Belfast man admits stabbing

A south Belfast man who stabbed his two best friends, knifing one of them to death, was cleared of murder at Belfast Crown Court…

A south Belfast man who stabbed his two best friends, knifing one of them to death, was cleared of murder at Belfast Crown Court today after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Glen Winchester (29) pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Michael Johnston and stabbing his stepbrother, Mr Brian Hannan. He awaits sentence.

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