Craig Howse will be sentenced today after he was found guilty of killing his 'best mate' in Newcastle . Howse denied murdering Michael Craig, 31, who was found in an address on Bolingbroke Street in Heaton , in March.

Michael Craig was a guest in Howse's flat when he was subjected to a horrific attack during which he suffered more than 30 knife wounds to his face and head. Exactly why Howse carried out such a ferocious attack is unclear.

Mr Craig was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. Howse, 38, of Bolingbroke Street, Heaton, stood trial at Newcastle Crown Court , and a jury found him guilty of murder on Tuesday, October 7.

Howse began complaining and swearing when the verdict was made, raising his voice and shouting expletives at the jury. He then left the do

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