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A man who stabbed his mother outside their home in Burbage pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Leicester Crown Court.
During the morning of Sunday 3 March this year, 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 23-year-old Gregor on suspicion of murder.
Today (Friday), after a three-week trial, 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.
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.”
Gregor will be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday 8 November.
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/