A 45-year-old man, James Donnelly, tragically lost his life after being subjected to a violent and sustained attack at his home in Hounslow. The perpetrator, Leo Pryce, aged 22, of Blair Close, Hayes, has been sentenced for his role in the manslaughter of James Donnelly, following a hearing at the Old Bailey on Thursday, February 29th.
Pryce was sentenced to a Hospital Order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act, with additional restrictions under section 41, acknowledging the diminished responsibility due to his undiagnosed schizophrenia. The court had previously accepted a plea of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility during an earlier hearing on January 12th. Pryce also pleaded guilty to possession of an article with a blade or point on July 16th, 2023, and two counts of assault on an emergency services worker.
