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Louise Cox guilty of partner's murder in Trowbridge flat | Louise Cox guilty of partner's murder in Trowbridge flat |
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A woman who stabbed her partner during a late-night drinking session has been found guilty of murder. | A woman who stabbed her partner during a late-night drinking session has been found guilty of murder. |
Louise Cox, 45, of Newtown, Trowbridge, admitted stabbing Ian Graham, 51, at his flat in Beaufort Mansions, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, in November. | Louise Cox, 45, of Newtown, Trowbridge, admitted stabbing Ian Graham, 51, at his flat in Beaufort Mansions, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, in November. |
She had denied the charge on the grounds of self-defence, but the jury at Bristol Crown Court returned a unanimous verdict. | She had denied the charge on the grounds of self-defence, but the jury at Bristol Crown Court returned a unanimous verdict. |
Judge Neil Ford QC is due to sentence Cox later. | Judge Neil Ford QC is due to sentence Cox later. |
He told the jury the court had been "impressed by their patience and close attention" during the trial as the case had "not been easy on a legal or emotional basis". | He told the jury the court had been "impressed by their patience and close attention" during the trial as the case had "not been easy on a legal or emotional basis". |
Penetrated lung | |
Mr Graham was stabbed with a kitchen knife on 20 November and sustained a 12cm (5in) deep wound that penetrated his lung. | Mr Graham was stabbed with a kitchen knife on 20 November and sustained a 12cm (5in) deep wound that penetrated his lung. |
An ambulance was called but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. | An ambulance was called but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. |
After stabbing her partner, Cox fled the scene and was arrested by officers at Trowbridge train station. | After stabbing her partner, Cox fled the scene and was arrested by officers at Trowbridge train station. |
"By pleading not guilty to the charge of murder, Cox has refused to take any responsibility of her actions," said Det Ch Insp Ian Saunders from Wiltshire Police. | "By pleading not guilty to the charge of murder, Cox has refused to take any responsibility of her actions," said Det Ch Insp Ian Saunders from Wiltshire Police. |
"[She] has forced Mr Graham's family to endure a trial. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to his family and friends. | "[She] has forced Mr Graham's family to endure a trial. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to his family and friends. |
"I would also like to praise the rapid response of Wiltshire Police officers who were on the scene within minutes of the 999 call and had arrested Cox shortly after." | "I would also like to praise the rapid response of Wiltshire Police officers who were on the scene within minutes of the 999 call and had arrested Cox shortly after." |