FOLLOWING a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced after he was convicted in connection with the death of David Allen in Reading last year.
Mr Allen, who was 77-years-old, was found deceased by officers at his house in Elgar Road, on Wednesday, December 1, last year.
Earlier that day, Jacob Trussler, aged 37, of no fixed abode, arrived at David Allen’s house and stabbed him multiple times.
Trussler was arrested the following morning and charged with Mr Allen’s murder.
On Friday, May 27, Trussler was found guilty of murder by unanimous jury verdict following a trial at Reading Crown Court.
In a hearing at the same court on Monday, June 13, Trussler was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Mike Roddy of Thames Valley Police’s major crime unit, said: “Today, Jacob Trussler has been held accountable and sentenced for the death of David Allen, which occurred on December 1 last year.
“My thoughts once again go out to David’s family and friends. This incident has had a devastating impact on them.
“As ever, we are committed to bring such offenders to justice and will tirelessly and robustly pursue those who seek to cause such harm in our society.”
