Student sentenced to life for murdering housemate in Gloucestershire

A university student received a life sentence with a 28-year minimum term for murdering his housemate in Gloucestershire.

A 23-year-old student who ambushed and stabbed his housemate 30 times in Gloucestershire has received a life sentence with a minimum term of 28 years. Zack Coughlan disguised himself in black clothing, a mask, and gloves before attacking 21-year-old Jamie Collins in the garden of their shared home. The victim suffered numerous stab wounds across his front, back, and neck during the unprovoked assault.

• The sentenceZack Coughlan received a mandatory life term with a minimum imprisonment period of 28 years.
• The attackThe offender disguised himself in black and lay in wait for the victim in their shared garden.
• The injuriesA post-mortem examination revealed the victim sustained more than 30 stab wounds.