Middleton, had lived a happy childhood with mum, Pauline, and dad, Karl. He was the hero to his younger brother, a trained artist, a keen Manchester City fan who loved playing football, and a talented guitarist.
When the pair were little, brother Christopher wanted to be just like Ashley, he told the court.“Ashley got along with everyone who came across him,” said Christopher.“He had plenty of friends - friends that I wanted to be friends with.