His time served is actually twice as long as the average life sentence served for actual murder in the UK. (Some murderers are in for a "whole life" tariff -- ineligible for release on license -- but in general most are eligible for parole hearings after between 8 and 12 years and on average they serve roughly 20 years.)
Just in case anyone was thinking that 44 years for attempted murder is a light sentence.
Just in case anyone was thinking that 44 years for attempted murder is a light sentence.