Man jailed for life for murder after killing his brother in Sunderland
William Campbell, 26, stabbed Samuel Campbell, 24, in June 2021
Last updated 5th Jan 2022
A man convicted of murdering his brother in a drunken rage after a row at their family home in Sunderland has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars.
William Campbell, 26, fatally stabbed his younger brother Samuel, 24, in the chest after a disagreement in the garden of their Silksworth address on June 18th 2021.
Campbell had told officers his brother was “coming at him” which led to him getting a knife from the kitchen before the fatal attack.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Samuel was pronounced dead at the scene.
William was arrested on suspicion of murder and last month, following a week-long trial at Newcastle Crown Court, was found guilty of Samuel’s murder.
Today (Wednesday 5th January 2022) he appeared at the same court where a judge sentenced him to 21 years imprisonment.
Detective Chief Inspector Jane Fairlamb, of Northumbria Police, said:
“This has been a most tragic case and my thoughts remain with the Campbell family during what has been a devastating time for them.
“I would like to thank them for their cooperation and support during the investigation.”
“When William made the decision to pick up a knife after an argument with his brother, he ruined two lives forever.
“William now starts a long sentence behind bars – giving him plenty of time to consider the devastating impact of his actions.
“I sincerely hope this acts as a reminder to everyone about the potential dangers of carrying a knife – and the severe consequences that can follow.”
William, of Allen Court, Stokesley, North Yorkshire, now begins a 21-year-long sentence.