UK man stabs father 30 instances after years of sexual abuse, jailed for 10 years

A person who stabbed his father to dying after alleged sexual abuse has been jailed for 10 years.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Jan 26, 2023 14:24 IST

Paul Maurice was stabbed over 30 instances by his son (Photo credit score: Metropolitan Police)

By India Today Web Desk: A person has been jailed for 10 years for killing his father in a frenzied knife assault in Bromley, south-east London. Sean Maurice, 31, stabbed his father Paul round 30 instances on September 14, 2021 earlier than happening the run from police.

When he was captured, Maurice claimed his 52-year-old father had sexually abused him.

The 31-year-old admitted manslaughter however following a trial on the Old Bailey he was acquitted of homicide on Wednesday.

According to Mirror, prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC stated the alarm was raised by the sufferer’s next-door neighbours in Bromley.

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Car salesman Paul informed the couple he didn’t wish to die as he collapsed bleeding on their doorstep after the assault. As he was being handled by emergency companies, a police officer requested him who was accountable and he replied, “Sean”.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced lifeless on the scene at 11.56 pm.

Following a quick manhunt, Sean was discovered just a few hours later, operating via again gardens close by. He ended up on the roof of a backyard shed, the place he was surrounded by police earlier than finally being detained.

“I’ve got nothing to lose. You lot are trying to arrest me because I beat up my dad who abused me, he raped me… and you want to arrest me? What kind of f** justice is that?” Sean was quoted by Mirror as saying.

The court docket heard the sufferer had been a “dreadful father” and in mitigation, it was stated on Maurice’s behalf that he had “borne the brunt” of his father’s mistreatment however nonetheless wished he had not killed him.

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“During the trial you spoke of your father’s violence and his physical abuse of you. Your sister and brother spoke of similar abuse at his hands and on the evidence I have heard I accept that your experiences were the worst. I also accept that this abuse has caused you lasting damage,” The Mirror quoted manslaughter Judge Dennis Watson, KC, as saying.

The decide described how on September 6, Sean had develop into upset that his father refused to permit him to remain at his home.

On September 14, he then “relapsed again, took some alcohol and crack” earlier than falling out with the household at his momentary residence.

Prosecutor Emlyn Jones had informed jurors there was no problem that Maurice had killed his father.

The defendant admitted manslaughter, claiming he misplaced management after a confrontation along with his father. Judge Dennis Watson KC sentenced him to 10 years in jail.

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Jan 26, 2023