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A legal representative for Gaulden did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.

A district attorney’s office spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Steel’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Dr El-Daly agreed that Ms Reilly did not sustain any defensive injuries, meaning the attack was either "quick and ferocious" or she was "not in control of her body", which is a feature of epilepsy.

In a letter clarifying the figures, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the estimates did not take into account any increased take-up of pension credit.