A murderer who dialled 999 to calmly report he had killed his friend has been handed a life sentence.<br /><br />Caine Lonsdale made the call after violently attacking Jonathan Dittia in Clifton, Nottingham, on 17 September 2024.<br /><br />Police arrived at the scene moments later and found Lonsdale waiting at the front door to Mr Dittia’s flat.<br /><br />His right foot was covered in blood and he was arrested on suspicion of murder.<br /><br />Mr Dittia, aged 40, was found lying in the living room of the flat amidst smashed glass, damaged furniture and signs that a disturbance had taken place.<br /><br />Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, Mr Dittia was pronounced dead a short time later.<br /><br />Lonsdale was charged following an investigation by detectives and the 34-year-old pleaded guilty to murder when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 14 February 2025.<br /><br />Lonsdale, of Lerwick Close, Nottingham, has now been told he must serve a minimum of 15 years in jail before he can apply for parole during his sentencing at the same court on Friday (25 April).
