Four Missed Warnings: Inquest Hears NHS Failed to Record Concerns Before Fatal Stabbing
An inquest into the fatal stabbing of Paul Wells by his neighbour, Richard Matthews, has exposed devastating communication failures within Somerset’s mental health services. Mr. Matthews, who suffered from severe mental health problems, killed Mr. Wells in Highbridge on June 25, 2020. The key finding so far is the complete breakdown in recording concerns. At…