Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad was murdered by Andrew Bayliss in a "cruel and savage" attack, a court heard.

West Mercia Police have released extracts from Bayliss's diary after a judge sentenced him to a minimum of 30 years in prison.

Read the extracts below.

Having a hard time writing this to you, really I do not have the words, or where to start.

I am in Wales now, I came as it was all I could think to do, I came as I was really scared to be at home.

Last few months have been the worst of my life...  So far, I'm sure it won't be long until it is WORSE!

I have been really paranoid to be home, this would explain my strange behaviour. Never could I imagine our emotions could be so strong, paranoia, guilt, fear, mis-trust. But all of this I deserve, and more much more.

I really don't understand how I come to this point in my life, somehow I make wrong decisions and my focus is on this, then I always make a mess.

I have made many mistakes, most things like choosing wrong jobs, as I know I am capable of so much more. I do regret having *****, I love him more than you, can know; until you have children.  He is the most loving and amazing child, but he deserves to be part of a family.  ***** does not treat the children correct and I fear for **** growing up.  This is heartbreaking for me now, I know that one way or another I will not be there to have influence over **** and give him my love.

I don't know what this is, maybe an explanation, confession, I feel so bad, guilty, sick - feel so sick!  I feel sick when I think about ****, **** ,**** , **** , **** & **** , ****  and my cousins **** & ****  who are married with children.