Chilling moment murderer collects pizza in blood-soaked trainers after stamping on friend’s head in ‘merciless’ attack
THIS is the terrifying moment a bloodstained killer was filmed collecting a pizza after violently attacking his friend.
Caine Lonsdale ordered the takeaway delivery to Jonathan Dittia’s flat after stamping on the head of his friend.
A murder investigation revealed Lonsdale and Mr Dittia had been together during the day of September 17 at the victim’s home in Eddleston Drive, Clifton, Nottingham.
Lonsdale was seen on CCTV collecting the pizza at the back gate of the ground-floor flat still wearing blood-stained trainers.
He was seen on the footage eating the pizza outside Mr Dittia’s flat and walking around with his trainer cover in blood.
He left the flat again at 7.45pm before returning and making a 999 call around 8.30pm.
Lonsdale told the police call handler he had killed his friend by stomping on his head – he said what had happened was a ‘blur’.
The CCTV shows the police arriving at the scene moments later and found Lonsdale waiting at the front door to Mr Dittia’s flat.
Mr Dittia, aged 40, was found lying in the living room of the flat amidst smashed glass, damaged furniture and signs that a disturbance had taken place.
Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, Mr Dittia was pronounced dead a short time later.
A post-mortem revealed Mr Dittia had suffered serious head injuries from repeated kicks, stamps and possible blows from a blunt instrument.
Lonsdale was charged following an investigation by detectives and the 34-year-old pleaded guilty to murder when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on February 14 2025.
Lonsdale, of Lerwick Close, Nottingham, was jailed for life and was told he must serve a minimum of 15 years before he can apply for parole during his sentencing at the same court on Friday.
Friday’s sentencing hearing heard from a number of Mr Dittia’s family members, in which they described him as “a kind vulnerable soul”, adding that “nobody had a bad word to say about him”.
They added: “He was a gentle person with a heart of gold. His loss has left a huge gap in our lives that will never be filled.”
They also thanked the investigation team, their family liaison officer and the force’s victim support for helping them.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Jonathan was loved by his family and described as a gentle giant by those who knew him.
“His life was taken away in the most brutal fashion by Caine Lonsdale.
“The attack took place within Jonathan’s own home – a place he should have been safe.
“Lonsdale inflicted a senseless and relentless attack on Jonathan, causing catastrophic injuries which ultimately led to his death.
“Detectives carried out a meticulous investigation to piece together exactly what happened that day.
“Today’s sentence means Lonsdale will spend a considerable part of his life behind bars and I hope this gives Jonathan’s loved ones some comfort.”