A jealous ex-lover has been handed a life sentence after fatally stabbing his former partner's new boyfriend in a violent confrontation that has shocked the local community.
Ben Paris, 31, launched the deadly attack on 36-year-old Simon Porsz outside a property in Corby, Northamptonshire, after discovering his ex had moved on with another man. The court heard how Paris armed himself with a knife before confronting the couple.
A Relationship Turned Deadly
The tragedy unfolded when Paris's former partner began a new relationship with Mr Porsz. Unable to accept the situation, Paris became increasingly obsessive and confrontational, culminating in the fatal encounter on November 5th last year.
Eyewitnesses described the horrifying moment Paris attacked Mr Porsz, stabbing him multiple times in a brutal assault that left the victim with no chance of survival.
Justice Served
At Northampton Crown Court, Ben Paris was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years after pleading guilty to murder. Mr Justice Goss condemned the "senseless violence" that robbed a family of their loved one.
In a heartbreaking victim impact statement, Simon Porsz's family described him as "a kind, gentle soul" whose life was brutally cut short by Paris's actions. They spoke of their ongoing trauma and the void left in their lives.
Warning Signs Ignored
The case has raised questions about domestic violence prevention, as it emerged Paris had displayed controlling behaviour during his previous relationship. Domestic abuse charities have emphasised the importance of taking threats and obsessive behaviour seriously.
Detective Inspector Simon Barnes of Northamptonshire Police described the murder as "a calculated and brutal attack" that has had devastating consequences for all involved.
