Cardiff tent murder: Steven White jailed for at least 26 years

Jordan Cody-Foster died after being attacked in Butetown, Cardiff

A man has been jailed for at least 26 years for stabbing another man to death near Cardiff city centre.

Jordan Cody-Foster, 31, died in a tent on Hansen Street in Butetown last November.

Steven White, 44, of Splott, who admitted murder, fled on a bike and bought a book and a stereo, telling police it was to get ready for prison.

Mr Cody-Foster's family welcomed the sentence as "justice" but said the pain of loss would "never stop".

His aunt, Delphine Darien, said in a statement: "We are still grieving the loss of Jordan - a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, father, and friend.

'Harrowing'

"Jordan was brutally taken away from us by Steven White for no apparent reason. This has had a massive impact on all who loved and knew Jordan.

"Justice has been served. It won't bring Jordan back, but we can now grieve in peace.

"The pain will go on forever and we will never stop loving Jordan.

"I would like to thank South Wales Police, the family and friends, his brother Tobias and their dad for their love and support over this harrowing period."

White immediately shopped for items he wanted to take with him to prison after killing Mr Cody-Foster

White attacked Mr Cody-Foster inside a tent at about 09:00 GMT on 23 November.

Despite the efforts of emergency services and staff from the nearby Huggard Centre, a charity for homeless people and those sleeping rough, the 31-year-old could not be saved.

White fled on a bike and went shopping at the Cardiff Bay Retail Park to buy a stereo and a book.

He was arrested two hours later in Habershon Street, Splott, and later told officers he had bought these items in readiness for jail.

White pleaded guilty midway through the trial on 8 June.

Staff from a nearby homeless charity tried to help Mr Cody-Foster after he was stabbed

Det Ch Insp Matt Davies of South Wales Police said he hoped the outcome in court "provides some comfort" to those who knew Mr Cody-Foster.

He added: "His death shocked the community, particularly those working and residing at the Huggard Centre.

"I would like to thank them not only for their brave actions on the day and the efforts they made to save Jordan's life, but also for their support during our investigation.

"This tragic case yet again highlights the devastating and far-reaching consequences of knife crime."

Richard Edwards, chief executive of Huggard, praised the "heroic" efforts of staff and said Mr Cody-Foster's death had been "devastating" for those who knew him and witnessed the attack.