Alan Wotton, 83, has been convicted of the murder of his nephew, Andrew Avery, following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. The incident occurred in Gosport, Hampshire, in 2024 and was reportedly triggered by a dispute over inheritance.

Wotton was found guilty of stabbing Avery to death during the altercation. In addition to the murder charge, he had earlier admitted to committing arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered, after setting fire to his own home.

The court case examined the circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation between the two family members, with the prosecution presenting evidence that the argument over inheritance escalated into deadly violence. Details about the specific inheritance dispute were not disclosed during the proceedings.

The conviction concludes a high-profile case that drew attention to the tragic outcome of a family disagreement. Sentencing is expected to follow in due course.