Man admits killing woman, 20, and her fiancé after she travelled to UK to visit him for Christmas

A MAN has admitted killing a woman and her fiancé who were found dead in a flat after she travelled to the UK to visit him.

Nino Calabrò, 26, and Francesca Di Dio, 20, were discovered in Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, in December.

Andrea Cardinale, 21, today pleaded guilty to manslaughter, by reason of diminished responsibility.

Prosecutors accepted the plea due to the "relatively clear psychiatric evidence".

A provisional sentencing date was set for August 15.

Nino and Francesca were originally from Sicily but Nino worked as a table games dealer at a casino in Stockton.

Francesca had been visiting him in the UK for Christmas when the horror unfolded.

She tragically shared a post of the couple in a pub just days before the killing saying she was feeling "so in love".

Tributes have now flooded in for the young couple, who had been engaged for over three years.

One of Nino's colleagues wrote: "Can't quite believe it… Nino Calabrò rest in peace man.. can't believe I was only talking to you on Sunday, gonna miss you loads - you were such a laugh to work with."

Another said: "Such sad news to wake up to this morning. R.I.P Nino Calabrò will always remember you for your amazing customer service and such a big personality.

"You will be missed by so many and the casino won't be the same without you."

While one of Francesca's pals wrote: "I can't believe this. She was my classmate and school mate and she was such a good girl R.I.P beautiful angel. Together with your love."