Ben Dunlop is jailed for life, with a minimum term of 15 years, for killing his grandfather Ronald
A man has been jailed for life for beating his grandfather to death at their home in Leicestershire.
The court heard Dunlop had suffered from delusions and anxiety from an early age and had a series of convictions for assault, harassment and criminal damage, mostly against his own family. On the day of the murder, the court heard Dunlop's mother rang the house and was told he had taken an overdose of medication along with a large amount of alcohol - but became angry when calling an ambulance was suggested.She then found Ronald's phone was no longer being answered.
A post-mortem examination found 24 external injuries, multiple broken ribs and damage to the heart, lungs and liver.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Carragher singles out Chelsea man who 'doesn't want to defend' after Man City defeatJamie Carragher insists Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella showed on Thursday night that he 'doesn't want to defend' as they lost 1-0 to Manchester City.
Read more »
Patrick Vieira insists Man Utd loan is 'really good move' for Crystal Palace man Jack ButlandPatrick Vieira has wished Jack Butland all the best following the Crystal Palace goalkeeper's loan move to Manchester United.
Read more »
Film award in memory of tragic Scots climber who died while scaling Ben NevisRob Brown, of Fort William, passed away last summer, and will be honoured at the annual Fort William Mountain Festival.
Read more »
Tipping Point fans say Lancs contestant is out to steal Ben Shephard’s jobTipping Point fans say Lancashire contestant is out to steal Ben Shephard’s job
Read more »
Bristol teacher killed in Ben Nevis avalancheMark Bessell, who taught at Ashton Park School, died while climbing the mountain's north face.
Read more »
Controversial far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused of 'deliberate provocation' after visitThe move by the national security minister has been described as 'an unprecedented provocation', after he visited the Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem - a site which is claimed by both Muslims and Jews.
Read more »