diminished responsibility

The 33-year-old admitted manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility at the same court in August.

After medical evidence was put before the court, he was re-arraigned and pleaded guilty to manslaughter by means of diminished responsibility.

Gary Baird pleaded guilty to manslaughter by means of diminished responsibility and was handed a seven year sentence.

He later admitted the charge of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility which was accepted by the Crown due to his mental state at the time.

Not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.''