A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter through diminished responsibility, after he stabbed his stepfather in his own home.
Adejuwon Olufemi Alexander Jnr Oyekan (32) of Melina Close, Hayes, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on Monday.
Met police officers were called to a house in Hayes in the early hours of July 11, 2023, to reports Oyekan had stabbed his 54-year-old stepfather Jason Thompson (pictured).
When they arrived, officers found Oyekan was still armed with a knife he had used to attack Jason.
They initially used tasers in an attempt to disarm him. When this was unsuccessful, they left the address, awaiting support from armed response officers to detain him.
Officers tried to assist Jason but he died from his injuries at the scene.
Detective chief inspector Laura Semple from the Met’s Public Protection Partnership, said: “Our thoughts remain with Jason’s family throughout this difficult time.
“I’d like to thank the first responding officers who attend the scene and demonstrated huge bravery to challenge the suspect, who was armed and acting aggressively.
“Their quick thinking, to use the tools at their disposal, guaranteed Oyekan was admitted to custody from the scene, and did not go on to pose a wider threat to the public.”
Oyekan is due to be sentenced on April 10.
