"Detective inspector Stuart Prendiville said: This has been a long and complex investigation into an incident which has shocked the communities of Clase, Morriston and the wider community of Swansea. The impact on the family has been significant. Darren Steel committed the ultimate betrayal against his older brother and caused further distress by pleading not guilty and putting the family through the ordeal of not one, but two trials."
"He added that police felt the life sentence was wholly justified and came as a relief. Darren Steel is a violent and dangerous individual and the life sentence and minimum tariff of 20 years is wholly justified in this case. We are relieved with the outcome and glad that the court proceedings have now come to an end. Our thoughts are with the family."
Darren Steel, 41 from Morriston, was convicted of murdering his 48-year-old brother, Martin Steel, and of grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years. Martin Steel's body was found at Hill View Crescent, Clase, shortly after 10:30am in May 2023. Jurors were told the brothers had a volatile love-hate relationship that worsened with alcohol. Police described the investigation as long and complex and said the killing shocked the local communities. Investigators and prosecutors characterized Darren Steel as violent and dangerous. Authorities expressed relief at the sentencing and offered condolences to the family.
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