A killer will serve at least 22 years behind bars after being convicted of murder.

Paul Dillon, of Guinness House, Little Hardings, in Welwyn Garden City, was today (Friday) sentenced for the murder of charity worker Scott Stone, 26.

Dillon, 53, will serve a life sentence, with a minimum term of 22 years.

He was convicted by a jury yesterday (Thursday) after a 10-day trial.

Scott was killed on March 16, after he was stabbed by Dillon.

Despite the efforts of the officers and paramedics to save his life, Scott died at the scene.

Speaking about the sentence, Detective Inspector Fraser Wylie from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, who led the investigation said: “Scott was a young man who had his whole life in front of him.

“His life was cruelly taken away from him and his family by the actions of Paul Dillon and the sentence fully reflects the severity of Dillon’s actions.

“I would like to pay tribute to Scott’s family who has acted in the most dignified manner given the circumstances.

“Not only did they lose their loved one in such a horrific way, but they have also had to endure a trial and relive the terrible events of that day.

“The verdict and sentence will not bring Scott back, but I hope the result is of some comfort to them and that it will assist them with moving forward in their lives.”

For full coverage of the case, see next week’s Welwyn Hatfield Times, on sale from Wednesday.