Man admits sick wife manslaughter

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A man has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after assisting the suicide of his seriously-ill wife.

Robert Cook, 59, of Camber Close, Crawley, West Sussex, admitted the manslaughter of Vanessa Cook, 55, who had multiple sclerosis.

Mrs Cook's body was found by police at their family home in October 2006.

Lewes Crown Court remanded Cook on bail until 1 February for reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing.

At a hearing in July 2007, Mr Cook pleaded guilty to assisting the suicide of his wife but not guilty to murder.

The plea was not accepted by the prosecution.