A gang member who armed the killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones had his “unduly lenient” seven-year sentence increased to 12 years by the Court of Appeal today.

A gang member who armed the killer of British schoolboy Rhys Jones will have his sentence reviewed today to determine if it is “unduly lenient”.

Rhys Jones's alleged killer was found with sketches of guns while on remand in prison for the schoolboy's murder, a British court heard.

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones, Merseyside Police said today.