Man detained for killing partner at Benwell home
A man who killed his partner in front of their two young children at their home has been given a hospital order.
The body of 23-year-old Zaneta Balazova was found at the property in Ladykirk Road in Benwell, in Newcastle, on 2 April 2015.
Parvel Cina, 25, of no fixed address, was charged with murder. He admitted a lesser charge of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in August.
He appeared at Newcastle Crown Court earlier for sentencing.