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Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
BBC News Tuesday 20 October 2026, 14:13 UTC 1 min read
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Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins near their Bristol home.

Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins near their Bristol home.
Zack Coughlan (PERSON) Jamie Collins (PERSON) Bristol (LOCATION)
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