Man given hybrid order under Mental Health Act for manslaughter

A man who stabbed his mother outside their home in Burbage has been given a hybrid order after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Gregor Bauld, 23, appeared at Leicester Crown Court today (Friday 8 November) to be sentenced for killing his mother in March this year.

During the morning of Sunday 3 March, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) were called to a report of a woman in cardiac arrest in The Coppice.

The woman had suffered multiple stab wounds.  A number of people were in the area at the time who came to assist the victim before EMAS arrived. 

Despite their best efforts, the victim, 55-year-old Christine Bauld, died at the scene.

CCTV footage and witnesses identified Gregor Bauld as the man who attacked Mrs Bauld, his mother, outside the property.

When officers arrived at the scene, they arrested Gregor on suspicion of murder.

After a three-week trial last month, the jury found Gregor not guilty of murder. However, he pleaded guilty on day one of his trial to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility.

Today he was sentenced to a hybrid order under section 45A of the Mental Health Act. He will receive treatment in hospital and once it’s deemed he no longer needs treatment he will be moved to prison.

He has been sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 13 years 8 months.

Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Murder Investigation Team, said: “This was a horrific incident with very tragic and heartbreaking consequences.  A family has been left utterly devastated by the events of that morning. 

“Throughout the investigation, it became clear that Gregor was suffering with mental health issues at the time of the incident.

 “The family of Mrs Bauld have shown immense bravery throughout the investigation and subsequent criminal proceedings and my thoughts continue to remain with them at this most difficult time. 

 “A number of witnesses assisted at the scene at the time of the incident to try and help Mrs Bauld and also provided statements to assist our enquiries that followed – I would like to thank these witnesses for your support throughout as we worked to find answers for Mrs Bauld’s family. Thank you.”

If you require help and advice, it is available from the Mental Health Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302, this service operates 24/7 seven days a week or visit: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/mental-health/i-need-help-now/

Support is also available from The Tomorrow Project on 0116 309 0171 or at https://harmless.org.uk/the-tomorrow-project-3/