Hearing underwaypublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
The hearing has begun.
Summary
Billy and Geoffrey Midmore jailed for acid attack in Southampton
Billy gets 15 years in prison while his brother is jailed for nine years
The pair were convicted of throwing acid in Carla Whitlock's face
Geoffrey, 27, admitted GBH with intent while Billy, 23, was found guilty
Mother-of-six Carla Whitlock was left blind in one eye following the attack last year
Hearing underwaypublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Midmore brothers in the dockpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BreakingGeoffrey and Billy Midmore are now in court for the sentencing hearing.
We are awaiting the judge.
Image source, Hampshire ConstabularyImage caption, Billy and Geoffrey Midmore
Sentence hearing approachingpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BreakingA preceding case in courtroom number six at Southampton Crown Court has drawn to a close.
The sentencing of the Midmore brothers is the next hearing listed before Judge Peter Ralls QC.
The scene of the attackpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Image caption, The attack happened in Southampton's Guildhall Square.
Postpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
It is still expected for the hearing to begin shortly after 15:00 BST.
'A drug deal that had gone wrong'published at 14:42 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Acid attack victim Carla Whitlock was blamed by the Midmore brothers for "a drug deal that had gone wrong", according to the Crown Prosecution Service during Billy Midmore's trial.
Principal Crown Advocate Kerry Maylin said the brothers "ended up having drugs and money taken" and thought Ms Whitlock was responsible.
Carla Whitlock 'not in court'published at 14:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
BreakingHampshire Constabulary has said that Carla Whitlock is not expected to attend court this afternoon for the sentencing of her attackers.
Sentencing 'due around 15:00'published at 14:21 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
A clerk at Southampton Crown Court says the sentencing hearing is now expected at around 15:00 BST.
Victim Carla Whitlock speaks of her ordealpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
In the days after the attack, Carla Whitlock gave this interview as part of the police investigation and search for the Midmore brothers.
Media caption, Acid victim Carla Whitlock recalls Southampton attack
Midmore brothers facing possible jail sentencepublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Sentencing Council guidelines suggest that the brothers could face between three and 16 years in custody for the offence of causing GBH with intent.
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
The sentencing this afternoon - which is due to start after 14:00 - is being heard at Southampton Crown Court.
Image caption, Southampton Crown Court
Court prepares for acid attack sentencepublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Brothers Billy and Geoffrey Midmore are awaiting sentence this afternoon for last September's attack on Carla Whitlock in Guildhall Square, Southampton.
The mother-of-six was permanently blinded in one eye when sulphuric acid was thrown in her face.
Judge Peter Ralls QC will pass sentence at a hearing due some time after 14:00 BST at Southampton Crown Court.
Acid attack brothers to be sentencedpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Brothers Billy and Geoffrey Midmore will be sentenced this afternoon for an acid attack on mother-of-six Carla Whitlock in Southampton.
Billy Midmore, 23, and his brother Geoffrey, 27, both formerly of Old Malden in Surrey, will be sentenced at Southampton Crown Court.
Billy Midmore was convicted of grievous bodily harm with with intent in April following a trial.
His older brother Geoffrey admitted the charge at an earlier hearing
Image source, Hampshire ConstabularyImage caption, Billy (left) and Geoffrey Midmore