A MAN has been jailed for 11 years for stabbing his friend to death in a fight sparked by a silly prank and jealousy

Tao Va, 29 years old man was sentenced to a minimum of eight years’ jail for stabbing his friend, Alexander at least three times at the chest. The incident all started when the latter dared another friend to shave Va’s head, which he did. When the former realised what had happened, he got into a fight with Mr Alexander and threatened to kill him. Then, the former went to the home of his ex-girlfriend Newhara Walton and accused her of having an affair with Mr Alexander. Mr Alexander then arrived at the flat and the fight was resumed. In the midst of anger and jealous, Va grabbed Alexander by his throat and stabbed him at least three times. Soon realising what he has done, Va asked Ms Walton to call an ambulance and said ‘I think I killed him’. Judge claimed that this offence is a serious manslaughter however Va showed his remorse for his action. It is believed this is offence is out of Va’s characters.

Comment: It is ok to make fun of other once awhile however every pranks or jokes have its limit. We as an adult should know when to stop a joke or prank. Besides, we should control our emotion still and not letting it loose as we like. Actions done in the midst of anger or jealousy are often regrettable which no sentence can repair.