Chelmsley man admits murdering his wife

A CHELMSLEY Wood pensioner this week pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife.
Arthur Stonehouse, 73, of Coralin Close, was arrested after his wife Tracy's body was discovered at the couple's home earlier this year. Officers had been called out to the address in the early hours of April 6
A post-mortem examination established that the 51-year-old had suffered multiple stab wounds and other injuries to her head and neck.
Stonehouse (pictured above), who was arrested and then taken to hospital after being falling ill, was charged with his spouse's murder later the same month.
During an appearance at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (Thursday), he admitted murder.
The defendant is due back at the same court on August 6 for sentencing.