'Enraged' man who stabbed best pal in the heart told cops he got a 'buzz' off it - the victim 'loved him like a brother'

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For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter A man who stabbed his 'best friend' in the heart with a kitchen knife told police he got a 'buzz' off it.

Richard Harper, 29, returned to his flat to find his friend, who he was in a bubble with, sat in the living room on January 7.

He handed him a letter, before Harper said he wanted to get drunk and started shouting. His friend tried to get him to be quiet, before slapping him to 'bring him to his senses', Manchester Crown Court heard.

Harper, from Little Lever, Bolton, then got angry and started punching his pal. His friend managed to grab an item and hit him on the head, which left Harper 'enraged'.