Woman pleads guilty to murder of man in Lowestoft park

Woman pleads guilty to murder of man in Lowestoft park

A 28-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to murdering a 54-year-old man in a Lowestoft park in March.

Officers were called to Sparrow’s Nest Gardens in the town at 10.13pm on Friday 20 March. On arrival officers found Gary Grant, 54, from Lowestoft, unresponsive. Despite the efforts of emergency services he was later declared deceased.

Amber Stebbings, 28, of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, before later being charged and remanded by the court.

Appearing at Ipswich Crown Court today, Tuesday 10 November, Stebbings pleaded guilty to murder. She will now appear at the same court on Thursday 14 January for sentencing

Following the guilty plea, Detective Superintendent Matthew Connick, said: “I’m very pleased that today’s guilty plea has prevented the family of Gary Grant from having to sit through a likely lengthy and traumatic trial.

“I would like to thank the family for their continued support throughout this investigation. Our thoughts remain with all of Gary’s family and friends who will have been deeply affected by his loss and the manner of his death.”