The mum of a man who was stabbed to death in his own home has spoken out after two teenagers were found guilty of his murder.
Leigh Smith, 48, was knifed seven times, before neighbours found him having bled to death in his flat in Eccles. Drug dealer Jacob Cookson, 18, and a 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named for legal reasons - were unanimously convicted of murder.
Another 17-year-old boy was found not guilty. READ MORE:Man charged with murder after death of 35-year-old Dylan Towers After the hearing yesterday (Thursday), Mr Smith's mum Jackie said that his family felt they had now got justice for him.
She said: "Although it will not bring Leigh back and he is greatly missed, we as a family are pleased that we have now got justice for Leigh." The court was told how Mr Smith, who had battled drug addiction, was a vulnerable victim of 'cuckooing'.
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