Alfred Mattox was found with severe head and face injuries at his home in Merridale on 10 May.

Vitalie Tanga had attacked the carer in his own home after claiming Mattox made a pass at him at a party.

Neighbours called the police after hearing banging coming from inside the flat, but when officers arrived it took Tanga seven minutes to let them in.

Tanga attempted to leave the flat, but was detained by officers, telling them that he was in the mind to cause trouble.

Alfred and his two friends were found unconscious on the floor. The 56-year-old was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where two weeks later he sadly died.

A post mortem found that he had multiple fractures to his face, a brain injury and multiple organ failure likely caused by either being kicked or heavily punched with a weapon.

Another man who had also been assaulted in the flat by Tanga fortunately made a full recovery.

Tanga was arrested and his clothes seized. Alfred’s and another man’s blood were found on Tanga’s clothing and shoes. During interview he denied assaulting the two men and made homophobic comments in relation to Mr Mattox.

On Fri (19 April) at Wolverhampton Crown Court Tanga, aged 40, of no fixed address, was found guilty of murder and assault.

Vitalie Tanga will be sentenced on 3 May.