Jacob Trussler had arrived at David Allen’s house earlier in the day and stabbed him multiple times

Hannah Price

A man was sentenced today after being convicted in connection with the death of David Allen in Reading last year.

Mr Allen, 77, was discovered dead at his home in Elgar Road by officers on December 1st of last year.

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Jacob Trussler had arrived at David Allen’s house earlier in the day and stabbed him multiple times

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