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crime20h ago

A 74-year-old dog walker was stabbed more than 50 times in a Sheffield park in August 2024.
Coroner ruled the death unlawful, saying the risk from the attacker was not properly considered.
The inquest criticized the decision to grant Borowy escorted leave from hospital.
Borowy died in prison after a suspected suicide following her arrest.
Leadbeater's family urged changes to prevent future avoidable deaths.
The inquest linked other fatal incidents involving the same mental health trust.
Family spokespeople called for accountability from NHS and police.
The report highlighted past deaths of Emily Jones and Ryan Lowry in the same trust’s care.
Investigations found handover procedures between police and health services were not updated.
Public reaction included support for the Leadbeater family and demands for change.

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#2 out of 3

crime19h ago

In a Sheffield inquest, Roger Leadbeater was fatally stabbed 76 times in a park after Emma Borowy absconded from a mental health unit.
The coroner said the leave with escorted arrangements and risk assessments likely would have been refused if procedures were followed.
Police handling of missing vulnerable people handovers was criticised by the coroner and family members alike.
Borowy, who died in prison four months after the attack, had previously spoken of ‘murdering people’ and a ‘bloodbath’ to officers.
The family said those entrusted with care and policing failed on every level to protect the public.
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust said it has 'learned lessons' from past inquests but more evidence is needed.
The coroner described the attack as ‘barbaric beyond comprehension’ and said it was more than violence.
Emma Borowy died in prison four months after the attack.
The inquest highlighted gaps in risk assessment and leave procedures across departments involved.

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#3 out of 3

crime17h ago

The coroner ruled Roger Leadbeater, 74, was killed in a 'ritual sacrifice' attack by Emma Borowy after she escaped a mental health unit.
The inquest found procedural failures over Borowy's leave and the way information was shared between health services and police.
Borowy had absconded from her ward nine times and failed to return from leave three times, contributing to the tragedy.
The coroner indicated that following procedures would likely have prevented the leave and the attack.
The coroner will issue prevention of future death reports to police and health authorities over the handover of missing vulnerable people.
Family members criticized authorities for failures and urged changes to protect the public.
Borowy died in prison four months after the attack, following involvement with the mental health and criminal systems.
Authorities apologized for the failure to share key information before and after Leadbeater's death.
South Yorkshire Police accepted learning opportunities and promised earlier changes around missing person handovers.

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