Man who beat brother to demise ‘in match of rage’ jailed for all times | UK | News | EUROtoday

A person who beat his personal brother to demise “in a fit of rage” has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimal time period of 15 years. Peter John, 59, of Homerton Road, Hackney, who pleaded responsible to murdering Miller John, aged 60 at a earlier listening to, was sentenced on the Inner London Crown Court, on Thursday.

Police have been alerted after John attended Stoke Newington police station shortly after 10am on Monday, March 3. While standing outdoors the station, he referred to as 999 and instructed the operator he thought he had dedicated homicide.  When requested to make clear, he stated: “I bludgeoned my brother last night in a fit of rage.” While nonetheless on the telephone, officers got here outdoors and spoke to him.

John instructed officers the incident had occurred the earlier evening and that he wakened that morning to seek out his brother mendacity useless on the ground. He then left the home and walked to the police station.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the handle in Homerton Road the place they discovered Miller’s physique.

He had been assaulted with plenty of implements, together with a backyard fork and a strolling stick, and suffered a number of puncture wounds to his leg and head.

John was arrested on Monday, March 3 and charged Tuesday, March 4.

After John’s confession, officers reviewed proof, together with CCTV footage, to piece collectively his actions earlier than and after the assault. This was essential in supporting the investigation and constructing a robust case.

Detective Inspector John Marriott, who led the investigation, stated:

“I hope today’s sentencing brings some comfort to the John family. I can only imagine how hard the past few months have been for them.

“Peter carried out a senseless attack against his brother in the home they shared together. Throughout this difficult time, our officers have worked closely with the family to provide support, as always our thoughts are with them.”