article_snippet.sent: Alan Rogers, 73, smashed the skull of neighbour Fred HatchAlan Rogers, 73 .
article_snippet.sent: Alan Rogers told police Alan Rogers had 'been waiting for an opportunity to get this person' and when Alan Rogers saw Mr Hatch walking back from the communal garden Mr Hatch 'opened Mr Hatch door and attacked.'
article_snippet.sent: Alan Rogers then hit Mr Hatch at least six times with the claw end of a hammer - spraying blood up the walls and across the floor.
article_snippet.sent: Alan Rogers attacked Mr Hatch outside in the gardens of the sheltered housing complex after going out to spread grass seeds .
highlights_snippet.sent: Alan Rogers smashed the head of Fred Hatch in their communal garden .
  