Man jailed over death of 'loving and caring' dad

Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sam Siviter

A 24-year-old man has been jailed for five years and two months over the death of a "loving and caring" father he attacked with a knife.

Kai Stanz-Stafford, of Field Crescent in Shrewsbury, stabbed Sam Siviter three times just before midnight on 1 May during an attack at Mr Siviter's ex-partner's home.

Mr Sivitier, 35, left the property, on Lambourn Drive in Shrewsbury, and went to another on the same road where he collapsed shortly afterwards and died.

Stanz-Stafford was sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday.

He was also handed a 12-month sentence for wounding without intent in connection with a separate incident in September 2024. He will serve the two sentences consecutively.

On the night of the attack, West Bromwich Albion fan Mr Siviter visited his ex-partner's property, and found Sainz-Stafford inside.

During an altercation, Sainz-Stafford stabbed him with a knife he had hidden down the side of a sofa, West Mercia Police said.

Despite the efforts of emergency services and the public, the victim was pronounced dead in the early hours of the following day.

Sainz-Stafford fled the area, police added, but the following morning handed himself in at Shrewsbury Police Station.

Mr Siviter died at a property on Lambourn Drive

In a statement, Mr Siviter's mother and stepfather said he had a "zest for life".

"He adored his sons and always wanted to be a good dad and father figure. We will not let them forget how he loved them both," they added.

"He battled with knowing how loved he was, and doubted he had the ability to be something special and achieve in life.

"Maybe that's the special thing Sam will leave us with, a lesson for us all to strive to be better to ourselves and others and not waste a day of our lives."

A statement from his father, stepmother and friends, added his energy was infectious and he would greet everyone with a hug, followed by "up the Baggies".

The trial had highlighted his struggles, they added, but they knew him as a "hugely loving and caring man, and even a minute in his company would have you giggling".

Det Ch Insp Lee Holehouse said he hoped the sentence provided Mr Siviter's family with closure.

He added the case demonstrated the dangers of knives "and how a single moment of uncontrolled behaviour can not only end the life of another but also have a far-reaching impact on the loved ones of a victim".