Husband admits manslaughter of wife at stables
Horse lover was found dead at stables in Warrington
Last updated 13th May 2019
A man whose wife was found with fatal head injuries at a stables has admitted her manslaughter, but denies murder.
Horse lover Ann Marie Pomphret , aged 49, was found at the stables in Warrington, Cheshire, on the evening of November 2nd last year and died at the scene.
Her husband David Pomphret, of Masefield Drive in Winwick, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink from HMP Altcourse.
The 50-year-old, who is described on a LinkedIn profile as a solution architect and associate vice president for Barclays bank, was asked to enter a plea to the charge of murder.
He said: I plead not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter due to loss of control.''
Pomphret, who wore glasses and had a bald head and grey beard, is due to stand trial for the murder charge on September 30.
Judge David Aubrey QC adjourned the case to Wednesday when a hearing will be held to discuss legal matters.
Mrs Pomphret was discovered shortly after 10.05pm when police were called to stables in Old Alder Lane in Burtonwood following reports of concern.
Her husband was arrested by police at the time, but later released on bail.
In a tribute, her family said: Marie was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family out in nature, looking after their horses.
We are devastated that she has been taken from us so young and in such a senseless way.'