Cawdery killings: Killer tried twice to get medical help

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Cawdery killings: Killer tried twice to get medical help
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The killer of Margorie and Michael Cawdery went to hospital twice to get help just days before the stabbings, an inquest has heard

Marjorie and Michael Cawdery were killed in a stabbing at their home in Portadown in 2017A man who stabbed an elderly couple to death had gone to hospital twice seeking help for his mental health issues in the days leading up to the attack, an inquest has heard.

A receptionist told the inquest that it had taken 45 minutes to get in contact with anyone from the team.Image source,However, he left after waiting about an hour and a half at 16:30 BST. He had not been seen by any medical professionals.'Not taking medication' The doctor said McEntee had "life not worth living thoughts" and he told her that he was unable to keep himself safe if discharged.

The doctor told the court that she believed that a mental health assessment was needed as McEntee had shown suicidal ideation and had self harmed on that day. He left after a social worker arranged homeless accommodation for the night at a local hotel. He had no phone.

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