Man who knifed-to-death neighbour in parking row jailed for at least 38 years

A NEIGHBOUR from hell who terrorised residents for more than a decade before murdering a father-of-three was told yesterday he must spend at least 38 years in jail.

- John Twomey

Can Arslan, 52, who had threatened to massacre neighbours following rows over parking, ambushed Matthew Boorman, 43, as he returned from work and stabbed him 27 times on his front lawn.

He also knifed Mr Boorman’s wife Sarah in the leg as she tried to save her husband, then sat on Mr Boorman’s body and lit a “triumphant” cigarette.

Rage

Arslan also stabbed neighbour Peter Marsden eight times before being tackled by others, including an off-duty policeman, until police arrived. Mr Marsden survived.