Killer stabbed brother after Celtic v Rangers match in brutal murder at family home

A tragic incident unfolded after a Celtic and Rangers match when a killer stabbed his brother at their family home in Sandyhills, Glasgow. Mark Byrne attacked Paul Byrne, resulting in Paul’s untimely death. Mark Byrne, a window cleaner with no history of violent offences, stood trial at the High Court in Glasgow for the murder of his brother. Despite offering to plead guilty to culpable homicide, this plea was rejected, and Mark Byrne was found guilty of murder.

During the trial, Mark Byrne admitted feeling annoyed at his brother for shouting down the phone to their mother on that fateful day. He described the events leading up to the stabbing as a blur, denying any intention to harm his sibling. However, the confrontation escalated to a physical altercation, leading to Paul’s fatal stabbing. Mark Byrne claimed not to remember the details of the incident, expressing devastation and acknowledging the gravity of his actions.

Following the verdict, Mark Byrne, now residing in Drumchapel, was remanded in custody and faces a life sentence. The judge highlighted the tragedy of May 1, 2022, as a day marred by family loss, exacerbated by the fact that the perpetrator was Mark Byrne himself. The sentencing is scheduled for December 10 in Edinburgh.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of unresolved conflicts and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions within families and communities to prevent such tragedies in the future.