A man listened in horror as his son murdered his wife during a phone call.

In a heartbreaking and tragic turn of events, Gavin Nash, a 40-year-old man, stabbed his 64-year-old mother, Lynette, multiple times with a kitchen knife at their home in Portishead, North Somerset, last June. The court heard that Gavin was in the midst of an acute psychosis due to his schizoaffective disorder at the time of the attack.

Gavin's father, Stuart, who was on the phone with him during the attack, was devastated to hear the sounds of his son killing his own mother. The prosecution accepted Gavin's plea of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, acknowledging the severity of his mental health crisis.

The court learned that Gavin's family had been concerned about his deteriorating mental state and had sought help from medical professionals. On the day of the incident, two members of a community mental health team visited Gavin to conduct an informal assessment. They advised the family that if Gavin's condition worsened, they should call the police immediately.

Tragically, Gavin fled the family home and returned later that afternoon when he attacked his mother. Lynette, in a desperate attempt to protect herself, called her ex-husband Stuart, but he could only listen helplessly as Gavin continued his attack. A neighbor captured the chilling audio on CCTV, which included Gavin shouting, "Die you bitch, f****** die," while his mother pleaded for him to stop.

After the attack, Gavin called the police and confessed to the murder. In a statement, his father expressed his grief and mentioned the missed opportunities to treat his son's illness. He also stated that he found it difficult not to blame the police and mental health crisis team for their lack of response.

In court, Gavin's defense attorney, David Maunder, described the case as a "dreadful tragedy" for everyone involved. He also read a note written by Gavin, in which he apologized for his actions and expressed his deep love for his mother. Gavin also mentioned that things could have been different if he had stayed on his medication.

The judge, Martin Picton, imposed orders under the Mental Health Act, detaining Gavin indefinitely in a psychiatric unit until it is deemed safe for him to be released. He acknowledged the love and care Lynette had for her son and expressed hope that lessons would be learned from this tragedy.

In conclusion, this heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for proper treatment and support for those struggling with mental illness. Our thoughts go out to the Nash family, who are left devastated by this horrific outcome.

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