A Staffordshire man convicted of killing a BNP activist during a dispute between neighbours was found guilty of attacking his victim's son.

Keith Brown, 53 suffered a fatal knife wound in a row with neighbour Habib Khan, 50 outside their homes in Uttoxeter Road, Normacot, on 6 July last year.

Khan's sons Azir Saddique, 24 and Khazir Saddique 27, who lived with their parents, were also present during the argument.

Jurors found Mr Khan guilty of manslaughter at Stafford Crown Court last Friday. Khazir Saddique admitted wounding Mr Brown's son Ashley Barker. Khan and Azir Saddique denied wounding Mr Barker.

Khan was convicted of wounding by the jury and Azir Saddique was found not guilty. Sentencing for Khazir Saddique and Habib Khan was adjourned for reports to be prepared.

The jury heard that the two families had been involved in a long-running dispute.

The two-week hearing heard that Mr Brown died after being stabbed following what Khan described as four years of hell, during which he endured racism, threats and violence.

Chief Inspector Carl Ratcliffe, from Stoke-on-Trent division, said: "This was fundamentally a dispute between next-door neighbours which descended into violence with a tragic result. We extend our sympathies to Mr Brown's family, and everyone else touched by these terribly sad events.

"Knives can kill, and their use can never be condoned. Whatever the circumstances, people should not take the law into their own hands.

"The inquiry, by our Major Investigation Department, was thorough and impartial and resulted in the outcome at court.

"This incident had a significant impact on the local community. Hopefully, the conclusion of this case will bring a sense of closure for all of those affected."