Son to face Sheffield doctor murder charge

Officers attended an address on Grove Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, just before midday on Monday May 3, following reports of a domestic incident, South Yorkshire Police said.

Police said a married couple were taken to hospital where former doctor Frank Wright, 73, died last Thursday afternoon as a result injuries he sustained in the attack.

His wife Barbara Wright, 71, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Their son, Timothy Wright, 42, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court last Wednesday charged with two counts of attempted murder, a police spokesman said.

The spokesman said the indictment has now been amended to one count of murder and one of attempted murder and this will be put him at his next court appearance later this week.

Detectives are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident and are not appealing for further information.

The couple had lived in Grove Road for several decades and shared a passion for gardening, it was reported.

Families in the street described the Wrights as a "charming" couple with lots of friends and said they were shocked by the attack which happened when many of them were enjoying a quiet Bank Holiday at home.

Next door neighbour Dr John Allison paid tribute to the couple.

He told the Sheffield Star: "He was a first class man and they were both popular around here. They were a good couple and what has happened is a tragedy."

Another neighbour, Ian Cooke, described Dr Wright as a very well respected doctor.

It is understood Mr Wright retired around 10 years ago. Friends said he continued to work for medical organisations across the country and was also a school governor.

Timothy Wright is due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.