Edlington torture case sentences to be reviewed

The Attorney General is to review the detention sentences imposed on two young brothers who attacked two boys in Edlington, South Yorkshire.

The brothers, aged 10 and 11 at the time of the attack, were detained indefinitely and told they would serve a minimum five years.

The Attorney General's office said it would consider whether the issue should be referred to the Court of Appeal.

Some child welfare campaigners said the minimum tariffs were too short.

They had asked the Attorney General, Lady Scotland, to examine the case.