Andrew Charles Nisbet (41) appeared before the Superior Number of the Royal Court – which only convenes for the most serious offences – after pleading guilty to manslaughter of Pamela Nisbet (68), which took place at a property on Le Grupieaux in St Peter on 6 August last year.
Nisbet was arrested and subsequently transferred to Brockfield House – a secure mental health facility in Essex – where he has remained ever since.
Speaking via video link, Dr Ian Cumming, a consultant forensic psychiatrist, told the court that Nisbet fulfilled the criteria of having autistic spectrum disorder and this would have significantly impaired the defendant’s mental responsibility when he committed the offence – preventing him from considering the long-term consequences of his actions.
He added that Nisbet’s time would best be served within a secure facility where he could be treated rather than within prison.
Delivering the sentence, the Bailiff Timothy Le Cocq, made Nisbet subject to a treatment order – detaining him at a secure mental health facility in the UK until such time the court deems that he is safe to be released.
He has also been made subject to a restraining order.
Detective Inspector Christina Maclennan, head of the Serious Crime Unit at the States police, said, ‘This is an extremely tragic case that has significantly impacted both the family and the community and our thoughts are foremost with Pamela’s family.’
Meanwhile, a statement issued by the the Nisbet family, said: ‘We love and miss Pam as a wife, mum and granny.
‘Pam was a much loved Jersey resident who contributed to the island throughout her life. This was a family tragedy and we kindly request privacy during this difficult time.’
