A NESTON man who murdered his dad by stabbing him in the chest and head 19 times has been found guilty.

Daniel Renshaw, of Drake Road, Neston, was convicted of the murder of Graham Renshaw on Wednesday, December 12 following a seven day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

The court heard how Renshaw had visited his parents and his older brother at their home on Seymour Drive in Ellesmere Port on June 13.

He had been drinking alcohol during the day and his brother noted that he had been acting 'strange.'

His brother had gone to bed at around 9pm that night and his mum shortly after, leaving Renshaw and his dad, 52, downstairs.

After midnight on June 14 his brother awoke after hearing the sound of his dad screaming.

Wirral Globe: Graham Renshaw

He ran downstairs and went into the conservatory where he saw his dad who had been repeatedly stabbed in the chest and head on the sofa.

Renshaw stood over him with a kitchen knife in his right hand - another knife was on the sofa.

His mum called emergency services while the brother attempted to help their dad who was bleeding heavily.

His dad was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital where he died a short time later.

A post mortem revealed that he had been stabbed a total of 19 times.

Renshaw was arrested at the house and charged with murder on June 16.

Detective sergeant Steve Currie, from Cheshire Police’s Major Investigations Team said: “We will never know why Renshaw brutally attacked his dad that night.

"His actions were vicious and shocking and have ripped a loving family apart.

“They have shown great courage and dignity throughout the investigation and the trial – they have had to re-live what happened that day and it has been a traumatic experience for them.

“This has been a challenging investigation and, whilst we are pleased with the successful conclusion of this case, it’s clear that there are no real winners.

“The Renshaw family have not only lost a loving husband and father, but their son and brother is now facing a lengthy prison sentence.

“I just hope that at some point they are able to start rebuilding their lives after going through so much pain and grief.”

The 27-year-old has been remanded into custody with his sentencing hearing due to be confirmed later today (Wednesday, December 12).