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Girl, nine, stabbed in street, jury hears evidence
Summary
A nine-year-old, Lilia Valutyte, was fatally injured in Boston in July 2022; the defendant, Deividas Skebas, denies murder but admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and is being held at Rampton Hospital. Undetermined at this time.
Content
A trial is under way after a nine-year-old girl was fatally injured in Boston, Lincolnshire, in July 2022. The child has been named as Lilia Valutyte and was playing outside her mother's shop when the incident occurred. The defendant, Deividas Skebas, has pleaded not guilty to murder but admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Skebas has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and is appearing via video link from Rampton Hospital.
Known details:
- The incident took place in Boston town centre on 28 July 2022.
- Lilia Valutyte was fatally injured while playing outside her mother's embroidery shop.
- Deividas Skebas, 26, denies murder and admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
- Skebas has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently at Rampton Hospital.
Summary:
The jury must decide the defendant's state of mind at the time of the incident. Court heard statements from the girl's mother and from defence counsel about the defendant's condition and future care. Undetermined at this time.
