Martin Wilson, 38, formerly of Monsal Crescent, was found guilty on Tuesday of stabbing Stephen Riley, 43, on the evening of June 26.
Wilson received a life sentence - to serve a minimum of 25 years - at his sentencing on Thursday at Sheffield Crown Court, and was also handed a 58-week concurrent sentence for breaching a restraining order.
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