Lee Peacock, 50, attacked his partner Sharon Pickles, 46, and Clinton Ashmore, 59, in Westminster in August 2021, the Old Bailey heard. The jury had heard Peacock was out to "punish" his partner and Mr Ashmore during a two-day violence spree.

Ms Pickles's body was found wrapped up and hidden under a bed, with a signed confession nearby. Later that day, Peacock was captured on CCTV walking with Mr Ashmore towards his Westminster flat, then leaving alone 15 minutes later. Two hours later, Mr Ashmore was discovered deceased by friends. Both victims died from similar knife wounds to the neck.

Mr Peacock was found guilty of the double murder.

Edward Brown KC was instructed by CPS.

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