Killer who strangled his best man admits murder

A convicted killer who choked his best man to death has admitted murdering a 55-year-old man 12 years later.

David Jack, of Oldham in Greater Manchester, was jailed for more than five years for manslaughter in 2013 for strangling Rampersaud Ramnarine.

More than a decade on, the 59-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of Paul Anderson, 55, after an altercation in Oldham on 6 December, Greater Manchester Police said (GMP).

Jack initially denied the offence but changed his plea at Manchester Crown Court and will be sentenced on Tuesday.

In a tribute released after his death, Anderson was described by his family as a "loveable rogue who wouldn't hurt a soul, sadly taken from us in the cruellest way".

They added: "He was a gentleman with a big heart and an incredible sense of humour. Our hearts will be forever broken."

Police were called to Plumpton Close in Royton, the street where Jack lived, at about 19:50 GMT on 6 December.

Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene and Jack was arrested after what police described as a "shocking" incident.

Manchester Crown Court heard that Jack was jailed for strangling Ramnarine, who had been the best man at his wedding in 1997, on 4 February 2013 following an argument while drinking.

At the time, a GMP officer described Jack as a "dangerous individual" who would have to live with his actions for the rest of his life.

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