Pensioner wanted to teach his neighbour a lesson for 'breaking the rules...' but he went too far

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A pensioner who snuck into a neighbour's flat and attacked a man with a spade while he was sleeping - killing him - has been jailed.

Royston Costello, 60, was a resident at Oakdene Court in Sandbach, where he had lived with his wife for several years. Thomas Dunn was also a resident at the supported living complex, and in the months leading up to the incident he had developed a grudge against Mr Costello - ending in Dunn attacking the victim with a spade before dumping the spade in a hedge and leaving the scene of the crime on his electric scooter.

Thomas Dunn was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years and six months on Friday, November 17, at Chester Crown Court.

The 84-year-old, of Oakdene Court, had previously pleaded guilty to the murder of Mr Costello in Sandbach. READ MORE: 'They trusted you, with consideration and kindness - and you betrayed them' READ MORE: 'Highly respected' doctor accused of sexually abusing three female patients, court hears Dunn had claimed that Mr Costello had been breaking the rules at the housing complex, making noises, using a fire door and letting his dog off its lead.