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Middleton Cheney woman convicted of manslaughter
21/11/2024
Barrie Davenport died at an assisted living complex in Banbury’s School Lane
A woman from Middleton Cheney has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of an 88-year-old man in Banbury.
55-year-old Lisa Davenport of Washle Drive in Middleton Cheney pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Barrie Davenport at Oxford Crown Court this morning.
Mr Davenport died at an assisted living complex in School Lane on Monday October 17, 2022.
A murder investigation was launched by the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit and Lisa Davenport was arrested.
She was charged with one count of the murder of Barrie Davenport on September 8 last year.
Following the guilty plea this morning, the prosecution accepted the alternative plea of manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
Lisa Davenport will be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on February 7 next year.
Senior Investigation Officer Detective Inspector Alice Broad, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “This gulity plea from Lisa Davenport brings this complex investigation to a conclusion, and my thoughts remain with the family of Barrie Davenport”
“This conviction demonstrates the dedication of our officers and staff in putting offenders before the courts.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam