SCOTT HOBSON FROM SHEFFIELD MURDERS HIS MOTHER AT LISTER ROAD IN WALKLEY
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Sheffield Domestic Homicide
In a tragic and disturbing incident that has shocked the Sheffield community, Scott Hobson, a 32-year-old man, was involved in the fatal attack on his mother, Margaret Hobson, aged 57. The assault took place inside their family home located on Lister Road in the Walkley area of Sheffield. According to reports, Margaret suffered multiple stab wounds during the attack, which ultimately led to her death. The details of the incident have been deeply unsettling for residents and family members alike.
Following the incident, Scott Hobson was taken into custody and subsequently detained in a secure hospital setting. During his trial at Sheffield Crown Court, Hobson initially denied the charge of murder. However, prosecutors later accepted a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, acknowledging that mental health issues played a significant role in the case. As a result, Hobson was ordered to be detained indefinitely under the provisions of the 1983 Mental Health Act, ensuring he remains in a controlled environment for treatment and safety.
Margaret Hobson was remembered by her husband, Michael, as a woman of great kindness and compassion. He described her as a
Following the incident, Scott Hobson was taken into custody and subsequently detained in a secure hospital setting. During his trial at Sheffield Crown Court, Hobson initially denied the charge of murder. However, prosecutors later accepted a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, acknowledging that mental health issues played a significant role in the case. As a result, Hobson was ordered to be detained indefinitely under the provisions of the 1983 Mental Health Act, ensuring he remains in a controlled environment for treatment and safety.
Margaret Hobson was remembered by her husband, Michael, as a woman of great kindness and compassion. He described her as a