Elderly man sentenced for manslaughter of wife in Bournemouth
83 year Grenville Richings has been given a suspended prison term
An elderly man's avoided prison after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after the death of his wife in Bournemouth.
83 year old Grenville Douglas Richings was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for 2 years at Salisbury Crown Court.
His wife, Elizabeth aged 83, died at her home in Roscrea Drive in Southbourne in June.
Grenville Richings was found injured at the scene and was arrested after being discharged from hospital.
Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Dorset's Major Crime Investigation Team, said:
“This was a tragic incident that has had a devastating impact on the loved ones of Elizabeth Richings in the saddest of circumstances.
“I hope that Grenville Richings’ guilty plea and the sentence determined by the court today, following expert medical evidence, can bring some opportunity for the family to start to come to terms with the loss of Elizabeth.
“The thoughts of the investigation team and everyone at Dorset Police remain with her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”