Don't miss out on the big stories from Manchester's courts with our weekly newsletter We've all had rows with our friends. Whether it be over something minor or more serious, the issue is often quickly patched up and things go back to normal.
But all these people ended up in court, and some were sent to jail, for attacking their friends. Some shocking crimes were committed in the fog of drink or drugs or in the spur of the moment, while others were sparked by petty issues, with the red mist descending.
Here are some of the recent cases where criminals turned on their friends. Anthony Joyce Antonio O'Neill had offered kindness to an old friend, letting him stay with him at his new home.
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