A man has admitted trying to kill his parents at their home.
James Richardson appeared at Bristol Crown Court via video link today (November 17, 2021)
The 34-year-old, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of George and Janet Richardson at their home in private cul-de-sac Henley Lodge, Yatton, on April 10.
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He also admitted assaulting emergency worker PC Craig Rowley on April 11.
Richardson denied breaching a restraining order, imposed by Bristol magistrates on July 7, 2020, and that denial was accepted by the prosecution.
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Judge Julian Lambert was told two psychiatrists are available for an estimated two-hour sentencing hearing at the court on Monday. (November 22, 2021)
He remanded Richardson into psychiatric hospital care in the meantime.
The judge told the court: "The court will need to consider a Mental Health Act disposal.
"There is quite a wide legal and medical panorama to cover."
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