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Tenant's 'Frenzied' Attack Kills Homeowner
24 Sep
Summary
- Tenant stabbed homeowner after calling for ambulance.
- He transferred victim's partner £8,778 before the attack.
- Manslaughter plea accepted due to diminished responsibility.
On November 4, 2025, at approximately 04:05 GMT, a tenant named Fernandes called for an ambulance to his residence in Bowthorpe, reporting that his landlord, McFadyen, had poisoned him and that he feared he was dying. Fernandes subsequently transferred £8,778 to McFadyen's partner.
When paramedics arrived, Fernandes appeared distressed and was persuaded to re-enter the home. He then retrieved a knife and fatally stabbed McFadyen in a frenzied attack. Police arrived shortly after, and McFadyen was pronounced dead at the scene. Fernandes was heard by paramedics stating he was a monster and was going to die.
Fernandes was arrested and later accepted a plea of manslaughter by diminished responsibility. The victim's daughter described the profound impact of the actions of one person, stating her life was ripped apart. McFadyen had been a source of support after her son's suicide six months prior. The partner's daughter confirmed they were unaware of Fernandes' mental health issues.
