'I'm disgusted with myself... I'm going to have to live with it': Teenage killer was 'paranoid on drugs' before stabbing victim found in canal

14.09.2021 - 21:58 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A teenager who admits murdering Scott Anderton 'feared the worst' in a paranoid state due to drugs before attacking his victim with a knife, a court has heard.

The 33-year-old's body was recovered from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in Leigh, on the morning of March 25.

Three teenagers are facing a trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of murdering Mr Anderton, who prosecutors say suffered 35 stab wounds.

READ MORE: Teen stabbed to death is nephew of ex-Man City star Shaun Wright-Phillips

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