AN “eerily-calm” migrant knifed two neighbours he accused of playing loud music and mocking him for not having a job.
Adam Ahmed stabbed Leon Askew in the neck then walked upstairs and knifed Robert Graham at the multi-lodge property.
They hid with pals and later needed surgery.
They said Ahmed, 30, was eerily calm and had barely spoken to them before the June attacks.
Newcastle crown court heard Ahmed made three complaints about noise, saying cops did nothing.
He fled war-torn Sudan in 2013, stayed in Libya, Italy and France, got here “by car” and has spent five years in Sunderland.
He was found guilty of attempted murder and wounding with intent. Sentencing is next month.
Chief Inspector Gemma Calvert, of Northumbria Police, said: “This was a very serious incident which resulted in two men sustaining significant injuries.
“I am glad they have been able to see the person responsible brought to justice.
“The swift and diligent work of our investigating officers ensured Adam Ahmed was quickly arrested and charged.”
Chief Insp Calvert added: “We recognise the concern incidents of this nature can cause in our communities.
“It was quickly established that this was an isolated incident involving people who were known to each other.
“We want to make it clear that violence is never the answer and we are committed to taking action when incidents do occur.”
