gambling problems and debts.

He is said to have sought counselling for personal issues, including the death of his father, gambling problems and debts.
Mitigating for Shipperley, Sarah O'Kane said: "Everything came to a crescendo on the day in question. This was, he thinks on reflection, a cry for help."

Absolute Shyte  ...

Where's your empathy

tbf, bereavement can cause ones persona to change dramatically.

Yes ,I have Lost a great Deal of Family and Friends over the Years , And I have had Occasions Where If not losing a lot of Money ,what I would say unfortunate Circumstances have cost me a Lot of money , as of now , I have not felt the need to go out and bang one out While chasing a Young Girl and her Mother down the road in my car ...

ALL THIS FOOOKING MENTAL ILLNESS AND VICTIM SHYTE NEEDS LOOKING INTO . The people being chased must have been terrified

Thank the Lord the Mother was present ......

As for Empathy  , I would keep a close Eye on the Perp ,and would not be surprised if there have been other Simular Incidents

Anyone capable of Such an Act , Is one step away from an Abduction ,IMVHO

In my defence case I never read the link. I concur with you.

LOL Stew

Think we have all been There Regarding Loss  of Loved ones , and Money for that matter ...

Not the finisher he once was

Neil Shipperley's lawyer said that "everything came to a crescendo on the day in question"