A pensioner admitted to murdering his wife by stabbing her at a holiday park following an argument.

Simon Steeves, 71, phoned 999 and told police he had murdered his wife Denise Steeves, 59, at Diamond Meadow Lodge Park in Brean, Somerset.

Bristol Crown Court heard how police arrived at the scene and arrested Steeves on October 25 last year.

Paramedics performed CPR on Denise but were unable to save her.

When interviewed by police at the time, Steeves said ‘he did not remember picking up the knife’.

Steeves pleaded guilty to the murder that was described as ‘out of the blue’.

Detective Inspector Neil Meade said: ‘My sincere condolences and thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Denise, who have supported our investigation since the incident in October last year.

‘Steeves fatally wounded his wife out of the blue following an argument in their Brean home. There had previously been no reports of violence between the pair.

‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this investigation, including witnesses, first responders and the team who have worked tirelessly on this case.

‘We hope this gives Denise’s loved ones some closure, knowing the man who took Denise from them too soon will soon be in jail.’

Steeves will appear for sentencing on March 1 at Bristol Crown Court.

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