Preston man jailed after stabbing his parents to death
Lee Tipping was jailed for life at Preston Crown Court today (28th July)
Last updated 28th Jul 2022
A Preston man has been jailed for life after stabbing to death his own mum and dad.
36-year-old Lee Tipping of Higher Walton appeared in front of the judge at Preston crown court this morning (28th July).
In the early hours of 20th November - Tipping got into an argument with his dad, Anthony Tipping, which resulted in him being stabbed 165 times and his mum, Tricia Livesey was then stabbed 163 times.
Police were called at 1.40pm on November 20 to a concern for the safety of the occupants of the property in Cann Bridge Street. Officers forced entry and sadly found Tricia, 57, and Anthony, 60, deceased inside the address.
In March 2020 tipping went against medical advice and reduced his medication, before stopping altogether.
Lee Tipping was arrested on suspicion of murder and was subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act. After a full review he was deemed fit for interview and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service he was charged with both murders.
Tipping admitted to killing his parents but denied murder, claiming self-defence and loss of control against his father and loss of control in relation to the death of his mother.
Following a four-week trial at Preston Crown Court, a jury rejected his defence and found Tipping guilty of two counts of murder.
Today, the judge said it was particularly disturbing that the stabbing continued long after both had died.
Tipping’s been jailed for life with a minimum term of 27 years.
The judge did reduce the time of 34 years for to his health issues.
Tipping was told he would have to serve a minimum of 27 years before he is eligible to go before the Parole Board, who will then decide whether he should be released.
His uncle told the court he fears for the families future generations, if he was ever released.
Det Chief Insp Jill Johnston, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “I welcome the life sentence handed down to Lee Tipping by the courts, which reflects the seriousness of his offending and was aggravated by his lack of remorse.
“Although no sentence can and will never make up for the horrific, sustained and violent attack Lee subjected his parents to, I hope that Tricia and Anthony’s families and friends get some sense of closure knowing that this case has now come to a conclusion. They have remained incredibly dignified throughout this investigation and my thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.”