Cambridge lecturer, whose husband tried to murder her with a hammer, hopes to resume their ‘loving’ relationship
Husband Paul, 62, is detained indefinitely in a mental hospital
A WOMAN whose husband tried to murder her with a lump hammer yesterday said she hoped they would resume their “loving” relationship.
Lecturer Dr Marian Bond, 62, spoke out as IT executive Paul, also 62, was detained indefinitely in a mental hospital.
He was suffering depression when he stoved in her skull then called an ambulance at their home in Over, Cambridge crown court heard.
He then placed the blood-stained lump hammer under a pillow on the bed and phoned 999, telling the call handler, "I've really hurt her, she's not OK."
Bond was found guilty and may never be released.
But Mrs Bond, who is scarred for life, said: “It is my wish we can resume our life together.”
Reading a statement she said: "It is and was my absolutely my wish that my husband was not charged with attempted murder but that he was treated for the mental condition that he was suffering from at the time... so that at some date in the future we can resume our life together.
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"We have been loving and devoted partners since 1982 for more than 30 years, during which time Paul has never been violent or abusive to me or anyone else.
"I can only conclude that Paul's actions were down to the depression from which he was clearly suffering.
"I have always felt that hospital treatment over a prison sentence would be the best thing for Paul, myself and society."
Bond previously denied attempted murder but during a week-long trial at Cambridge Crown Court, he offered no defence for the brutal attack.
Judge David Farrell QC said Bond had undoubtedly intended to kill his wife and had struck her with the hammer at least three times.