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Telford man under 'a substantial delusion' when he killed his 58-year-old mother

A Telford man has admitted killing his 58-year-old mother while suffering from a mental health episode.

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Claire Orrey died on the morning of Sunday, July 30 (Photo: West Mercia Police).

Robert Orrey, aged 31, of Burnell Road, Admaston admitted the manslaughter of his mother Claire Orrey, of the same address, when he appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday, but denied murder.

He also admitted the attempted murder of Stephen Orrey.

Both family members were attacked by Orrey on July 30, the court was told.

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