The family of a man stabbed to death on his own doorstep by someone he had earlier spoken to and hugged wept as his killer was convicted of murder.
James Ireland, 41, savagely knifed Billy Moore in the face, throat, and chest in Warrington three days before Christmas last year.
He was today (Friday, July 21) unanimously convicted of murdering 31-year-old Mr Moore by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court after one hour and 53 minutes of deliberations reports the Liverpool Echo. Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here Loved ones of Mr Moore burst into tears and embraced as the verdict was delivered.
Ireland, who stared directly ahead as he was found guilty and appeared to be taking deep breaths in the dock, will be sentenced on Thursday, August 10.
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