South Manchester Home Disturbance Ends in Tragedy After Police Response

A tragic incident unfolded when Stephen Owusu, aged 22, confessed to causing the death of his housemate during a disturbance within their residence.

 

The unfortunate event occurred at a property located on Beverly Road in Fallowfield, where Owusu fatally harmed 42-year-old Thomas Murphy.

 

Initially, Owusu was set to face trial at Manchester Crown Court the following week on a charge of murder. However, he altered his plea, acknowledging guilt for manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. This significant development took place during a hearing held at the same court on a Wednesday morning.

 

Prosecutors deemed Owusu's guilty plea acceptable in light of comprehensive assessments of his mental health. They decided not to pursue a murder trial. The incident in question, in which Owusu took the life of Mr. Murphy, originally from Ireland, transpired on September 24th of the preceding year.

 

The authorities received a distress call and promptly arrived at the scene at approximately 6:40 pm. However, specific details surrounding the circumstances leading to the tragic event have not yet been disclosed.

 

In response to the situation, a judge scheduled Owusu's sentencing hearing for October. Addressing the defendant, Judge John Potter stated, "Stephen Owusu, you have pleaded guilty to the offence of unlawful killing, an extremely serious offence."

 

Collings Solicitors

Altrincham

 

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