![]() “For this to happen on Christmas Day is especially poignant for Simon’s family – what should have been a time of celebration and togetherness ended in the most devastating of outcomes. Mrs Justice Foster DBE told the court that Jenkins is likely to be sentenced at a later date which is to be set.ĭetective Superintendent Jane Fairlamb, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team, said: “This is another tragic case that highlights the real and irreversible consequences of carrying a knife. The business was successful and he was able to buy a large house called Willowbrae, where the Christmas gathering took place. Jenkins had worked as a bricklayer before setting up his own agency providing bricklayers to others in the construction business. Simon Birch died following a suspected assault on Christmas Day (Image: Northumbria Police) Jenkins then spotted Mr Birch outside, armed himself with three knives and used one of them to slash his throat. When trouble erupted late on Christmas Day, Jenkins was put in the kitchen by his partner while Mr Birch ended up being escorted from the house. The court heard there had been a history of domestic violence incidents between Mr Birch and Jenkins' sister, Emma. During the trial, the jury saw the attack on footage that had been captured on cameras at Jenkins' large detached home in Newbottle, between Houghton-le-Spring and Sunderland. Jenkins killed Mr Birch, 39, during a festive family gathering at his home by slashing his throat outside after trouble flared inside. Read more: Christmas Day ended in 'scene of absolute horror' when host allegedly murdered sister's partner in Newbottle ![]() ![]() Due to a reporting restriction, the publishing of the not guilty murder verdict was postponed until the manslaughter verdict was delivered. The jury later returned on Thursday afternoon where they reached a guilty verdict of manslaughter. On Wednesday, after almost eight hours of deliberation, jurors found Jenkins not guilty of murder, but were then told to deliberate further regarding the alternative charge of manslaughter. A businessman has been found not guilty of murdering his sister's partner when he slashed his throat on Christmas Day.Īdam Jenkins, 36, has been standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of the murder of Simon Birch on December 25 2021. ![]()
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