A murderer who dialled 999 to calmly report he had killed his friend has been handed a life sentence.
Caine Lonsdale made the call after violently attacking Jonathan Dittia in Clifton, Nottingham, on 17 September 2024.
Police arrived at the scene moments later and found Lonsdale waiting at the front door to Mr Dittia’s flat.
His right foot was covered in blood and he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Mr Dittia, aged 40, was found lying in the living room of the flat amidst smashed glass, damaged furniture and signs that a disturbance had taken place.
Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, Mr Dittia was pronounced dead a short time later.
Lonsdale was charged following an investigation by detectives and the 34-year-old pleaded guilty to murder when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 14 February 2025.
Lonsdale, of Lerwick Close, Nottingham, has now been told he must serve a minimum of 15 years in jail before he can apply for parole during his sentencing at the same court on Friday (25 April).
Caine Lonsdale made the call after violently attacking Jonathan Dittia in Clifton, Nottingham, on 17 September 2024.
Police arrived at the scene moments later and found Lonsdale waiting at the front door to Mr Dittia’s flat.
His right foot was covered in blood and he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Mr Dittia, aged 40, was found lying in the living room of the flat amidst smashed glass, damaged furniture and signs that a disturbance had taken place.
Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, Mr Dittia was pronounced dead a short time later.
Lonsdale was charged following an investigation by detectives and the 34-year-old pleaded guilty to murder when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 14 February 2025.
Lonsdale, of Lerwick Close, Nottingham, has now been told he must serve a minimum of 15 years in jail before he can apply for parole during his sentencing at the same court on Friday (25 April).
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