A man has admitted to killing 24-year-old Michael Jenkins in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire after a violent dispute over money led to a fatal stabbing.
Alfie Whelan, 20, initially faced a charge of murder at the High Court in Glasgow but pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of culpable homicide on the grounds of provocation. Whelan stabbed Jenkins 13 times during a violent altercation in June last year.
Prosecutor Chris McKenna described the incident, explaining that Jenkins, who had been visiting Fraserburgh for work, was stabbed multiple times with a dagger. Jenkins managed to stumble onto the street, screaming for help, but despite “extensive efforts” from emergency services, he tragically died at the scene.
Defence counsel Mark Stewart KC said that the dispute between Whelan and Jenkins, which began over money, escalated into violence. He emphasized that the altercation was not one-sided but acknowledged that self-defence could not be argued in this case.
In a tribute at the time of Jenkins’ death, his family said: “Life wasn’t always kind to you Mike, but you showed the world a lot of kindness. We all love you.
Whelan was remanded in custody and will be sentenced next month, with sentencing scheduled for October 15 in Edinburgh.
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