Wigton man found guilty of murdering his father
33-year-old Brian Smith is due to be sentenced on 7 August 2026
Last updated 29th Jul 2026
A man from Wigton has been found guilty of murdering his father.
73-year-old Stanley Smith, of Fell Close in Silloth, was pronounced dead at an address in the town on 22nd December 2025.
His son, 33-year-old Brian Smith of Friars Garth, Wigton previously denied charges of murder.
A jury has today (29 July) unanimously found him guilty of Mr Smith's murder.
He's due to be sentenced on 7 August 2026.
Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) Steven Byrne said:
"Today’s verdict brings to a close a deeply tragic case in which a son took the life of his own father.
“While nothing can change what happened, today's result ensures that Brian Smith has been held accountable for his actions."