Brutal Murder Shocks Norwich: Man Admits Killing Friend with Cement Brick
Daniel Littlewood was found dead in Clapham Woods, Norwich, early on Monday 22 June 2020. Officers discovered his body just before 5.15am, with severe head injuries.
Friend Turns Killer: Shocking Admission
Andrew Forbes, 39, of Crome Road, Norwich, pleaded guilty to Daniel’s murder at Norwich Crown Court on 3 December 2020. The pair lived together and had been out late on Sunday night, 21 June.
A female friend last saw them on Aylsham Road just after midnight. Hours later, Forbes rang her to confess: he said he had killed someone.
Confession Leads Police to Victim
- Forbes returned home and told another person about the killing.
- Police were called before 4.45am.
- Forbes admitted to officers that he had killed Daniel Littlewood, offering his hands for arrest.
- He guided police to the body hidden nearby.
Forbes told cops he used a cement brick found on the ground to strike Daniel after being upset by a comment about his drug habit.
Sentencing Set as Family Seeks Closure
Forbes faces sentencing on Tuesday 19 January 2021. Chief Inspector Phil Gray said: “Forbes made no secret of his brutal actions from the outset. This was a shocking and unprovoked attack on someone he would have regarded as a friend.”
He added, “Our thoughts remain with Mr Littlewood’s family and I am pleased that today’s plea means they will not have to endure the ordeal of a trial.”
