Menu
18/04/2008
Man Detained Indefinitely Over Hospital Strangling
A mentally ill man has been detained on an indefinite mental health order after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a patient in a Rochdale hospital.
Telahum Tedola, 36, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 58-year-old Rosalind McManus on the grounds of diminished responsibility at a hearing at Manchester Crown Court in February.
Ms McManus, who is originally from Northern Ireland, was found strangled on a mixed sex ward in Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale last August.
Tedola, a schizophrenic who had been at the hospital for a week, attacked the 58-year-old, who was a long-stay patient in the hospital.
The court heard how Tedola, who is originally from Ethiopia, had said that he had heard voices which said that Ms McManus was a spy and that he had to kill her.
He had strangled Ms McManus with his belt after following her down a corridor.
At Manchester Crown Court on Thursday, Judge Andrew Gilbert sentenced Tedola to be detained indefinitely.
(KMcA/JM)
Telahum Tedola, 36, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 58-year-old Rosalind McManus on the grounds of diminished responsibility at a hearing at Manchester Crown Court in February.
Ms McManus, who is originally from Northern Ireland, was found strangled on a mixed sex ward in Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale last August.
Tedola, a schizophrenic who had been at the hospital for a week, attacked the 58-year-old, who was a long-stay patient in the hospital.
The court heard how Tedola, who is originally from Ethiopia, had said that he had heard voices which said that Ms McManus was a spy and that he had to kill her.
He had strangled Ms McManus with his belt after following her down a corridor.
At Manchester Crown Court on Thursday, Judge Andrew Gilbert sentenced Tedola to be detained indefinitely.
(KMcA/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 January 2002
Virus closes hospital beds across province
Hospitals in Northern Ireland are struggling to deal with the effects of a common virus which has left people waiting on trollies for beds and caused a severe backlog in surgery. The virus, which affects patients and staff, comes as hospitals throughout the province struggle to cope with an increased number of patients because of winter illnesses.
Virus closes hospital beds across province
Hospitals in Northern Ireland are struggling to deal with the effects of a common virus which has left people waiting on trollies for beds and caused a severe backlog in surgery. The virus, which affects patients and staff, comes as hospitals throughout the province struggle to cope with an increased number of patients because of winter illnesses.
09 June 2023
Hospital Births To Be Consolidated At Antrim Hospital
The Department of Health has approved plans to consolidate hospital births at Antrim Hospital, following a recommendation from the the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
Hospital Births To Be Consolidated At Antrim Hospital
The Department of Health has approved plans to consolidate hospital births at Antrim Hospital, following a recommendation from the the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
13 March 2018
Man Charged With Four Counts Of Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder and a number of other offences. Three men and a woman were attacked at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Sunday, 11 March. The woman sustained serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment.
Man Charged With Four Counts Of Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder and a number of other offences. Three men and a woman were attacked at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Sunday, 11 March. The woman sustained serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment.
06 May 2016
Man Injured In West Belfast Shooting
A man is in hospital following a shooting incident in west Belfast on Friday morning, 06 May. The shooting happened in the Distillery Court area. The man's condition is unknown. Police are currently in attendance at the scene. No further information is available.
Man Injured In West Belfast Shooting
A man is in hospital following a shooting incident in west Belfast on Friday morning, 06 May. The shooting happened in the Distillery Court area. The man's condition is unknown. Police are currently in attendance at the scene. No further information is available.
28 September 2010
Walking Stick 'Gun' Accused Remanded
PSNI officers on the hunt for illegal drugs near the Irish border have found firearms - including a modified walking stick - that can be turned into a gun. This week a court has heard details as Brian McManus, 54, of Aileen Terrace, Newry, Co Down, appeared before the magistrates' court charged with firearms offences.
Walking Stick 'Gun' Accused Remanded
PSNI officers on the hunt for illegal drugs near the Irish border have found firearms - including a modified walking stick - that can be turned into a gun. This week a court has heard details as Brian McManus, 54, of Aileen Terrace, Newry, Co Down, appeared before the magistrates' court charged with firearms offences.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
