The defendant murdered his sister-in-law. The defence advanced at trial was diminished responsibility. This was rejected by the jury. The defendant was convicted of murder and making a threat to kill.

Catherine was instructed as leading junior for the prosecution.

News report here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67057664

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/murder-ilford-met-police-nicolae-virtosu-svetlana-mihalachi-b1112395.html