Escaped Patient Kills Church Warden with Golf Umbrella in Somerset

May 24, 2025 United Kingdom United Kingdom Crime
Escaped Patient Kills Church Warden with Golf Umbrella in Somerset

David Parish admitted manslaughter after killing church warden Beryl Purdy in Broomfield, Somerset. He attacked her with a golf umbrella after escaping.

Escaped Patient Kills Church Warden in Somerset

David Parish has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility following the death of Beryl Purdy in Broomfield, near Bridgwater, Somerset.

The Avon and Somerset Police investigated the incident, which involved Parish attacking Purdy with a golf umbrella.

The assault resulted in fatal head injuries for the victim.

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