Jamaica: A man has admitted killing his father in Plymouth.
Shaun Powney, aged 51, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 70-year-old Patrick Powney at home in St.Budeaux.
He had previously denied murder - but prosecutors have accepted psychiatric evidence that he had diminished responsibility at the time.
Powney appeared at Exeter crown court to admit manslaughter at the defendant's home on February 19 this year.
Police were called to a house in Shelley Way the previous day after receiving reports of concern for the pensioner's welfare.
Mr Powney senior took to Derriford Hospital, but he passed away the following day despite the efforts of medical staff.
Judge Peter Johnson adjourned sentencing for further reports to assess how much Powney was to blame for his actions.
He remanded the defendant back into custody at the secure psychiatric unit at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish until a date to be fixed.
The defendant only spoke to give his plea in a clear and calm voice and confirm he had followed the 15-minute hearing.
For the Crown Prosecution Service, Sean Brunton QC said: "We have consulted fully with the police, the Crown and the family, and we are minded to accept the plea on the grounds of diminished responsibility."
Judge Johnson said: "Yes, that seems entirely appropriate in the light of the medical evidence."
Powney will face either a jail sentence or detained for treatment under the Mental Health Act at a secure psychiatric unit.
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