Man given indefinite hospital order after 'brutal' killing in Birmingham
Matthew Lynch sustained serious head injuries after being attacked in July 2023
Last updated 21st Jul 2024
A man's been given an indefinite hospital order for 'brutally killing' another man in Birmingham.
Matthew Lynch, 43, died after being found with serious head injuries in the garden of an address on Ashwin Road on 11 July 2023.
West Midlands Police detained Kyle Doughty, 33, at the scene under the Mental Health Act.
Forensic investigators found a blood stained knife in a black bin bag in the garden, as well as Doughty's blood stained clothing.
Doughty pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, and appearing before Birmingham Crown Court on Friday, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Paying tribute to Matthew Lynch, his family said:
"A big part of our hearts have been taken and will never be replaced.
"Matthew was loved by his family and friends and he touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
"He will be sorely missed and although we will never get to speak with him again he will never be forgotten.
"We find comfort in the sentencing today and now hope as a family we can now start to heal and move forward.
"We would like to thank both Counsel and the Judge for their compassion in dealing with this case and those who initially attended the scene of the incident.
"We just hope that no family has to go through what we have been through the past year."
Detective Inspector Nick Barnes from West Midlands Police's homicide unit said:
"Our thoughts remain with Matthew’s family who unfortunately despite Doughty’s plea are still without any real explanation for what happened.
"CCTV footage shows Doughty and Matthew having a minor altercation in the garden moments before his death but ultimately we may never know the reason why Matthew was killed that day.
"However, I am pleased the Doughty admitted his horrific crime which spared Matthew’s loved ones from the ordeal of a trial."