Lee Burns will serve at least 21 years in prison

A 'devious' murderer who killed his flatmate during a brutal attack in the street after they’d spent a night in the pub together has been jailed for life. Lee Burns, 38, will have to serve at least 21 years in prison after he was found guilty of the murder of 45-year-old Vinny McDonagh.

The pair had spent the night in a pub together after Mr McDonagh had lent him £20. Prosecutors said the motive for the murder was unclear but that Burns may have been angered by Mr McDonagh using his mobile phone. Burns was today handed a life sentence, and ordered to serve at least 21 years behind bars before he can be considered for release. His fiancé Demi Leigh Sykes and other loved ones were in court to see justice being done.

“The reason for the lending of that money was so that they could both go to the pub together that Thursday night. It would appear that Mr McDonagh was well disposed towards Mr Burns, hence the lending of the £20.”

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