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NHS 'failed' man accused of Donald Lock A24 roadside murder, court hears | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A mental health trust admitted failing a man accused of murdering a motorist by stabbing him 39 times on a road in West Sussex, a court has heard. | |
Matthew Daley, 35, denies murder but has admitted attacking 79-year-old retired solicitor Donald Lock claiming diminished responsibility. | |
Mr Daley's father told doctors without proper care, his son would "hurt someone or worse", the jury was told. | |
Mr Lock was killed while driving on the A24 at Findon, near Worthing last July. | |
Defence counsel David Howker QC said Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust apologised to Mr Daley's family for having "failed" him in his care and treatment. | |
Relatives were "constantly on the case" of clinicians for a "thorough diagnosis" of Mr Daley's mental condition, Mr Howker told Lewes Crown Court. | |
Philip Bennetts QC, for the prosecution, said it was for the jury to decide on the mental state of the defendant. | |
He said Mr Daley, formerly of St Elmo Road, Worthing "braked violently while approaching the junction". | |
"Donald Lock, who was immediately behind him, collided with his car." | "Donald Lock, who was immediately behind him, collided with his car." |
He said that when Mr Lock asked why Mr Daley had stopped so suddenly he was violently attacked and stabbed. | He said that when Mr Lock asked why Mr Daley had stopped so suddenly he was violently attacked and stabbed. |
The prosecution said Mr Lock repeatedly cried out "help, help" during the attack. | The prosecution said Mr Lock repeatedly cried out "help, help" during the attack. |
Witness Andrew Slater described a "frenzied" attack and how he tried to remonstrate with Mr Daley, but backed away when he saw his knife. | |
Mr Lock, who had recently been given the all-clear from prostate cancer, died at the scene. | |
The case continues. | The case continues. |
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