Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A man has been convicted of the manslaughter of his mother in south-west London, following a Met Police investigation.
Following a trial at Croydon Crown Court, Donald Yeboah, 29 (21.02.96), of Wingate Square, Lambeth, was found guilty on Wednesday, 13 August, of the manslaughter of his mother, Leticia Brobbey, following an assault at their home last year.
Police were called on Wednesday, 8 May, 2024, to reports of a disturbance in their flat in Clapham.
Officers had to force their way into the property and found a woman, later identified as Leticia Brobbey, seriously injured at the scene.
She was taken to hospital in a critical condition but sadly died of her injuries a week later on Tuesday, 14 May. She was 52-years-old.
Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend from Met’s Homicide and Serious Crime team in south London said:
“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with Leticia’s family and friends as they continue to process what has happened.
“Leticia was a caring mother who on that day had expressed concerns about her sons behaviour, that evening Donald brutally assaulted her, while his brother was sleeping in the room next door.
“Sadly, Leticia did not recover from the injuries she sustained in the attack and died a week later”.
Donald Yeboah was arrested at the scene following the incident, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He was charged with the attempted murder of his mother on Friday, 10 May, and formally charged with murder on Monday, 3 June, following Leticia’s death.
A post-mortem examination showed she had suffered multiple blunt force injuries to the head and neck, which caused a traumatic brain injury.
He will be sentenced at the same court at a later date.