Man to be sentenced for stepson’s death

David Mahon has been in custody since he was found guilty of Dean Fitzpatrick’s manslaughter earlier this month.

The 45-year-old, who’s married to Dean's mother Audrey, admitted holding the knife that caused his death on May 25th 2013 but claimed it was an accident.

His sentence hearing is due to take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.