James Gumbrell, a 62-year-old resident of Shoreham, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife, Deborah Gumbrell, 59. The incident occurred on October 24th, 2022, at the couple’s home on Northbourne Close. According to a provisional report from the coroner, Mrs Gumbrell died from multiple stab wounds to her heart, liver, and aorta, resulting in a hemorrhage.
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At a hearing in Lewes Crown Court this morning, Mr Gumbrell entered a plea of not guilty to murder, citing diminished responsibility. It has been reported locally that the deceased had worked for many years at Marks and Spencer in Brighton, and later as a nursery assistant.