Taiwan – A Chinese New Year party for three gay friends in Taiwan turned tragic when one of them was stabbed to death after he had sexually attacked his friend’s lover.

The 40-year-old victim, identified only as Huang, had more than 10 stab wounds on his body.

Police said a 35-year-old gay man, identified only as Jian, had taken his lover to visit Huang on Friday for a Chinese New Year bash.

The trio were drinking at Huang’s house in Wan Li Xiang, Taipei, till the wee hours. At about 3am, they ran out of booze and Jian volunteered to go out and buy some.

When Jian returned to the house, he saw his friend sexually attacking his lover.

The furious Jian rushed to stop Huang and a fistfight started among the three gay friends, according to China Times.

During the struggle, Jian picked up a fruit knife and stabbed Huang while his lover grabbed another knife from the kitchen to join in the attack.

The couple stabbed Huang until he was motionless and lying in a pool of blood.

Ignoring their friend who was seriously injured, the couple continued drinking until 7am, the daily reported.

They only ran away when they found out that Huang was dead.

Another friend of Huang, who dropped by three hours later, made the gruesome discovery and called the police.

Police arrested the couple on Sunday, who were hiding in a secluded arbor near Zhongshan Hall.