A court has heard that a man accused of killing his bed-bound mother with a hammer said he believed God had told him to end her suffering. The case matters because it raises serious questions about mental state, criminal responsibility and the circumstances surrounding the death of a vulnerable woman in her own home.

According to the report, the prosecution said the defendant killed his mother despite claiming a religious motive linked to relieving her suffering. The woman was described as bed-bound, underlining her dependence and vulnerability, while the alleged use of a hammer points to the violence of the attack. The article centres on evidence presented in court, where the defendant’s claimed justification is being examined as part of the trial.