AN OLD Bailey jury has convicted Kiro Halliburton of the murder of Hayes handyman Paul Thrower.

The verdict - just in from the court this afternoon (Monday, November 24) - means the 18 year old is likely to face many years behind bars.

Paul Thrower

Co-accused Zakariya Subeir and Mahdi Osman, also 18, were convicted of manslaughter.

L-R: Kiro Halliburton, Mahdi Osman and Zakariya Subeir

A fourth defendant, aged 17, and who cannot be named for legal reasons, was cleared of both murder and manslaughter charges.

The others will be sentenced on Friday, December 19.

Prosecution's hope for murdered Paul's family.