Bushey father admits killing 11-year-old daughter
A Bushey father has admitted killing his 11-year-old daughter.
Simon Thompson pleaded guilty to manslaughter this morning after Rebecca Thompson was found strangled to death in their in Homefield Road, in June.
The 52-year-old had originally denied murder but admitted manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility appearing at St Albans Crown Court via video link this morning.
More to follow.
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