Man jailed for life for murder of his own brother

A man from Swansea has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 20 years after being found guilty of killing his older brother.

Darren Steel, 41, from Morriston, was convicted by a jury on February 12 of the murder of 48-year-old Martin Steel, whose body was discovered at an address on Hill View Crescent, Clase, shortly after 10:30am on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Steel had denied both murder and manslaughter when he entered not guilty pleas in February 2024. However, following two trials, a jury found him guilty – and he has now been handed a life sentence covering the murder conviction along with counts of GBH and ABH from his initial trial.

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.

“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.”