Mariusz Trybus has been jailed for life after being convicted of murdering Karol Krawczyk in Bristol.
Trybus and victim Krawczyk, both Polish, had an altercation after a day of drinking and shoplifting during which Krawczyk punched Trybus in the face.
Intent on revenge, Trybus waited until Krawczyk was sleeping at the squat which they shared, and beat him to death with a blunt instrument when he was in bed.
Prosecuting QC Adam Vaitlingam said that "The examination of Mr Krawczyk's body confirmed he died from massive injury to the brain and catastrophic bleeding from multiple blunt force impact to the head and face. The injuries were non-survivable and would have brought about immediate unconsciousness, with death soon after"
"The pattern of blood loss at the scene strongly suggests that he had died where he lay. It is likely that a pillow was placed over his head for part or all of the attack".
Trybus had denied murder, but was convicted after a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
His partner, Edyta Baranska, who had also denied the murder was acquitted.
Judge Neil Ford QC said that Trybus should serve a minimum of 15 years before parole is considered.
Mariusz Trybus has been jailed for life after being convicted of murdering Karol Krawczyk in Bristol.
