Zack Coughlan Admits Murder of Jamie Collins in Bristol Stabbing

Zack Coughlan has pleaded guilty to the murder of his housemate, Jamie Collins, following a stabbing incident in Bristol. Mr Collins sustained 30 stab wounds in the attack, which occurred near their shared address.

The 24-year-old entered his guilty plea at Bristol Crown Court, reversing an earlier not-guilty stance. The court heard that Mr Collins, aged 22, was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of 26th June 2023.

Police were called to a property in the Archfield Road area of Cotham following reports of an assault. Mr Coughlan was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. He will now face sentencing at a date yet to be confirmed by the court.