Son stabs father in jail after mother’s abuse

A father, John, was stabbed by his son Lee Spence, 25, during their first meeting inside HMP Perth, where both were serving sentences. Lee assaulted John with a knife on July 12, 2025, striking him on the head and neck, leading to urgent medical treatment. Motivated by alleged domestic abuse against his mother, Lee pleaded guilty to attempted murder and has a history of violence. Sentencing is deferred until January 9, 2026, for background reports.

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