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Charlie Jones

Man murdered Good Samaritan pensioner who had been friends with his dad for 64 years

A man who stabbed a Good Samaritan grandfather to death has been jailed for murder and will have to serve a minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole.

Despite knowing him most of his life, Jacob Trussler, 37, stabbed David Allen, 77, to death in his own kitchen, Reading Crown Court heard.

Victim Mr Allen, also known as 'Fishy' was an old friend of Trussler's dad, having known him for 64 years, and helped Trussler out wherever he could, giving him money and offering a helping hand.

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