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BBC News
10 hours ago
- BBC News
'Dangerous' Luton man admits murdering ex-partner's mother
A 25-year-old man who admitted murdering his ex-partner's mother was told by a judge that he will spend a "very long" time in Clark, of Links Way, Luton, pleaded guilty to murdering Diane Cleary, 46, and wounding his ex-partner Caitlin Cleary on 20 January, during a hearing at Luton Crown Court on Police said Clark attacked Ms Cleary in the home he shared with his ex-partner in Turners Road North, Michael Simon remanded Clark in custody and said he would be sentenced on 5 September. The judge said Clark would get a mandatory life sentence and he would be told how long he would serve in jail before parole could be told the hearing: "There will be nothing short of a very long term of imprisonment."Clark wept as he entered guilty pleas and listened to the did not outline any details at the hearing. Det Insp Adam Bridges described Clark as "dangerous"."A post-mortem examination revealed Diane had sustained numerous injuries including stab wounds and those caused by blunt force trauma," said a police spokeswoman. "Clark also seriously injured his ex-girlfriend as she fought to protect her mother."Inquiries revealed that moments after the killing, Clark ordered his ex-partner to cut his then-long hair in an attempt to obscure his identity. "He then fled the scene, leading detectives to launch a manhunt.""Clark was arrested less than 48 hours after the incident when scene guard officers spotted him attempting to return to the scene of the crime," she added. Det Insp Bridges said Ms Cleary was "kind and vibrant"."The impact of this crime has been deeply felt by all who knew her, especially her daughter, who showed immense bravery in trying to protect her," he said."Jacob Clark is a dangerous individual who responded to the breakdown of a relationship with devastating violence. "There is no justification for his actions, and he must now face the consequences of taking a life in such a senseless manner." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man admits murdering his partner's mother
A man has admitted murdering his partner's mother and wounding his partner. Jacob Clark, 25, attacked Diane Cleary, 46, at a property at Turners Road North in Luton, Bedfordshire, on January 20. She later died in hospital. Her daughter Caitlin, in her 20s, thought to be the defendant's partner, was also injured in the incident, which police said occurred just hours after their relationship had ended. Bedfordshire Police previously released an image and CCTV of Clark in efforts to locate him for what they described as a 'targeted attack'. Clark, of Links Way, Luton, pleaded guilty to one count of murder and one count of unlawful wounding in relation to the two victims during a plea hearing at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday. He also pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent against Caitlin Cleary on the same date, with Judge Michael Simon confirming the count would lie on file. The defendant appeared in the dock wearing a grey suit and tie and spoke only to confirm his name and enter the pleas. Addressing Clark and the public gallery, the judge said: 'There will be nothing short of a very long term of imprisonment for this offending.' Members of Diane Cleary's family could be seen attending the hearing via videolink. Judge Simon remanded the defendant in custody ahead of his sentencing at the same court on September 5. Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, of Bedfordshire Police, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Diane, a kind and vibrant person whose life was tragically cut short. 'The impact of this crime has been deeply felt by all who knew her, especially her daughter, who showed immense bravery in trying to protect her. 'Jacob Clark is a dangerous individual who responded to the breakdown of a relationship with devastating violence. There is no justification for his actions, and he must now face the consequences of taking a life in such a senseless manner.'
The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
Man admits murdering his partner's mother
A man has admitted murdering his partner's mother and wounding his partner. Jacob Clark, 25, attacked Diane Cleary, 46, at a property at Turners Road North in Luton, Bedfordshire on January 20. She later died in hospital. Her daughter Caitlin, in her 20s, thought to be the defendant's partner, was also injured in the incident. Bedfordshire Police previously released an image and CCTV of Clark in efforts to locate him for what they described as a 'targeted attack'. Clark, from Luton, pleaded guilty to one count of murder and one count of unlawful wounding in relation to the two victims during a plea hearing at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday. He also pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent against Caitlin Cleary on the same date, with Judge Michael Simon confirming the count would lie on file. The defendant appeared in the dock wearing a grey suit and tie and spoke only to confirm his name and enter the pleas. Addressing Clark and the public gallery, the judge said: 'There will be nothing short of a very long term of imprisonment for this offending.' Members of Diane Cleary's family could be seen attending the hearing via videolink. Judge Simon remanded the defendant in custody ahead of his sentencing at the same court on September 5.
