A man was given a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering his friend in Brixton last year, after a suspected drunken argument ended in a stabbing.
Peter Lalgie-Williams will serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars after a jury convicted him of killing 57-year-old Chester Goffe in February 2023.
Lalgie-Williams said his mate had ‘collapsed after a couple of drinks’ at his home in Hicken Road but this was proven untrue.
Mr Goffe was found with two stab wounds to his chest and pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics arrived. Police were then called and Lalgie-Williams was arrested.
A search of the flat also revealed a knife in the drawer of Lalgie-Williams kitchen, with Mr Goffe’s blood still on the blade.
“Despite all the evidence against him, Lalgie-Williams continued to deny killing Chester or provide any motive for the attack,” a police statement read.
“Officers believe it was likely to have been the result of a drunken argument.”
Lalgie-Williams, also 57, was convicted in February and sentenced this week.
He was also sentenced to two years imprisonment for a previous assault, to be served concurrently.
Detective chief inspector Dave Whellams said: “Lalgie-Williams has failed to admit any responsibility for his actions but the evidence we gathered left the jury with no doubt as to his guilt.
“Our thoughts remain with Chester’s family and we are pleased that the man found guilty of their loved one’s death will now serve a significant sentence in prison.”
