Man admits manslaughter after Radstock stabbing
Peter Weldon, 69, from Oakhill, has been given an indefinite hospital order
A man’s admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility following the death of his neighbour in Radstock last year.
Peter Weldon was initially charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 52 year old Stuart Noble on the 8th of October 2020.
69 year old Weldon, from Oakhill near Radstock, has been given an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court.
Weldon called police just after midday, telling them he’d stabbed Noble following an argument.
An inquest found he’d died from multiple stab wounds to his face, neck and torso.
Mr Weldon was issued with an indefinite hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act after entering a guilty plea at Bristol Crown Court on the 19th of May.
Following his death, Mr Noble’s family issued a tribute to him, stating: “We as a family are truly heart broken and shocked beyond words that Stuart’s life has been taken away so tragically.
“Stuart will leave a gap in our family but will remain in our hearts forever.”
Senior Investigating Officer DCI Mark Almond said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Stuart Noble at this very difficult time.
“We’d like to thank them and the wider community for their support during our investigation into this tragic incident.”