UK - Andy McDiarmid, 64, ex-detective inspector murdered, Heswall, Merseyside 24 Jan 2022 *arrests*

[Tortoise]

A murder inquiry has been launched after a retired police detective was stabbed to death at his upmarket home.

Andy McDiarmid, a former detective inspector who served with Merseyside Police for 30 years, died after being found fatally injured on Monday night.

Neighbours said the 64-year-old lived at the £500,000 detached property with his partner, Alison Moglione, a senior civil servant in children's services at Liverpool City Council, and her university student son, Ben.

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A spokesman for Merseyside police said emergency services were called to the address at around 8.45pm on Monday.

A post-mortem examination confirmed he had died of stab wounds. A 21-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were both arrested on suspicion of murder.

Yesterday police confirmed the man had since been detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for assessment.

The woman has been released on police bail.

Partner and son of ex-detective who was stabbed to death at home | Daily Mail Online

 

[Tortoise]

Andrew McDiarmid, known to his friends as Andy, died at a house on Oldfield Way in Heswall after sustaining critical injuries.

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An investigation remains ongoing and officers remain on Oldfield Way while extensive CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquiries being carried out.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “Andy joined Merseyside Police in 1978 and spent 30 years with the service, working at Wavertree police station and in CID in Tuebrook, Huyton and Wirral. He retired as a Detective Inspector in intelligence in 2008.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Andy’s family at this tragic time.”

First picture of 'nice guy' former police officer stabbed to death

 

[Luwin]

Haven't had my coffee yet- reading between the lines of the article it is the wife and step-son who were arrested presumably?

 

[JuicyLucy]

Wondering if this may be of interest to you, @Angleterre, but hoping it isn't personally upsetting.

 

[Tortoise]

Haven't had my coffee yet- reading between the lines of the article it is the wife and step-son who were arrested presumably?

Yes, that's what the Mail's headline (and the content) implies.

 

[Angleterre]

Wondering if this may be of interest to you, @Angleterre, but hoping it isn't personally upsetting.

OMG OMG OMG

 

[Angleterre]

OMG OMG OMG

I worked with him prior to 2008
Such a lovely man and all around great guy
I’m in shock
Thank you @JuicyLucy for bringing it to my attention
Rest in peace dear Andy
Your duty is now over as you walk the beat to heaven and the thin blue line is thinner for your loss. X

 

[Tortoise]

OMG OMG OMG

Oh what a shock for you.

 

[Angleterre]

This is for you Sir
Thank you for your service

 

[JuicyLucy]

I'm so sorry @Angleterre.

 

[Tortoise]

"A woman questioned on suspicion of the murder of a retired police officer has been told she will face no further action.

The 54-year-old was arrested over the death of Andrew McDiarmid, who died as a result of stab wounds last month.

A second suspect has since been detained under the Mental Health Act."

Woman quizzed on suspicion of murder facing no further action

 

[Angleterre]

"A woman questioned on suspicion of the murder of a retired police officer has been told she will face no further action.

The 54-year-old was arrested over the death of Andrew McDiarmid, who died as a result of stab wounds last month.

A second suspect has since been detained under the Mental Health Act."

Woman quizzed on suspicion of murder facing no further action

Thank you for updating @Tortoise

 

[Tortoise]

Thank you for updating @Tortoise

He has such a kind face. Looks like he was a lovely down to earth guy, if pictures could talk.

 

[Tortoise]

Just updating this old thread with the outcome which I had missed last year

Son of detective who was stabbed to death tells killer he 'loves him'

In an act of generosity, after spelling out to Ben Moglione the devastation he had inflicted by killing his 'amazing father', Andy McDiarmid's son Alexander told the killer: 'Get better, I love you.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Tortoise]

A student who stabbed his stepfather to death while suffering from psychosis linked to epileptic seizures has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Benjamin Moglione, 23, attacked Andrew McDiarmid with a kitchen knife at the family's home in Heswall in Wirral, Merseyside, on 24 January 2022.

Moglione, a student at the University of Sheffield, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility.

The jury was directed to find him not guilty of murder after evidence showed he was suffering from postictal psychosis, which occurs after seizures.

Wirral: Student who killed stepfather in Heswall given indefinite hospital order

Benjamin Moglione stabbed his stepdad to death while suffering from psychosis, a court hears.

www.bbc.co.uk