19-year-old Lucas Bigley, from Sheffield, will serve at least 22 years in prison after killing his friend because he was in a "romantic relationship" with his mother.
Bigley stabbed former friend Matthew Wilson, also aged 19, in a frenzied attack which was described as "brutal and violent."
Bigley. Credit: South Yorks Police
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On May 28 of this year, emergency services were called to Wadsley Lane in Sheffield after reports of a stabbing where they discovered Matthew bleeding profusely after receiving multiple wounds. He later died.
Bigley was subsequently found with bloodied clothes and trying to wash blood off his hands.
The family of Matthew said in a statement yesterday:
"We are relieved that the trial of Lucas Bigley is now over and we are satisfied with today's verdict. While we regard the sentence Bigley has been given as fair, no sentence will ever bring Matt back to us."
Matthew Wilson. Credit: South Yorks Police
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Detective Chief Inspector Craig Jackson stated:
"I would like to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to Matthew's family, who have carried themselves with dignity and shown incredible strength throughout our investigation.
"This was a violent and brutal attack on Matthew, a young man whom Bigley once considered his friend.
"There is no excuse for the level of violence he exerted on Matthew, who suffered a number of severe stab wounds any one of which would have proved fatal.
"The court heard how both he and the victim knew each other for many years, but their friendship broke down after Matthew began a romantic relationship with Bigley's mother."
He continued: "Another family will have to deal with their loved one being incarcerated for a considerable period of time.
"This case truly highlights the danger of individuals carrying knives. In a split second lives can be changed, ruined and lost."
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