Man, 44, convicted of fatally stabbing former Mr Scotland

A man has been found guilty of stabbing to death a former Mr Scotland bodybuilding champion.

Steven Kirkwood, 44, from Stevenston, was originally charged with murdering Michael O’hanlon.

However, he was convicted at Glasgow High Court of the lesser charge of culpable homicide with provocation over the death of Mr O’hanlon at Moorpark Industrial Estate, Stevenston, North Ayrshire.

Kirkwood claimed he acted in self defence when he stabbed Mr O’hanlon last July.

Detective Superintendent Allan Burton, from the Major Investigationteam,said:“this was a senseless death which 0 Michael O’hanlon was a champion body builder was the consequence of a long running dispute between the two men.

“In July 2016, Steven Kirkwood armed himself with a knife in anticipation of a confrontation and used it to deadly effect on Michael O’hanlon.

“The family of Michael O’hanlon continue to cope with the loss of their loved one.

“Steven Kirkwood has wasted his own life chances due to the choices he made. Two families have been left distraught as a result of this confrontation.

“Tragically, both men had every opportunity to put their differences aside.

“While the conviction today cannot begin to compensate those who knew Michael O’hanlon, I hope that family and friends can take satisfaction in knowing that the man responsible has been held to account.

“Police Scotland and the Major Investigation Teams will not allow those who perpetrate violent and deadly acts to go undetected for their crimes.”