Man sentenced to life for the murder of John Lynch in Dalkeith
Paul Alexander will serve at least 22 years in prison.
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of another man in Dalkeith.
John Lynch died from multiple stab wounds following the attack in the Midlothian town in March 2018.
Paul Alexander has been found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh and will serve at least 22 years in prison.
The attack happened after Mr Lynch went to the home of the 47-year-old and an argument broke out.
It escalated into a vicious knife attack during which Mr Lynch suffered multiple stab wounds.
Emergency services attended but sadly Mr Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Alwyn Bell from Dalkeith’s Criminal Investigations Department said:
''Mr Lynch died as a result of a horrific and unrelenting attack by Paul Alexander.
Paul Alexander was quickly arrested by officers who attended the scene and has now been found guilty of his actions.
Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Mr Lynch's family and friends and I hope that the verdict today will offer them some comfort in the knowledge that Paul Alexander has been brought to account for his actions.''