It has been claimed that Mr Esack, of Rosewood Drive, had diminished responsibility at the time and was suffering from a recognised mental condition.

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Esack, of Rosewood Drive, declined to give evidence at his trial but had told police he had intended to kill himself in front of her after being badly affected by her beginning a new relationship after the couple had split up.

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