A Melksham man has admitted stabbing his wife ‘during a mental breakdown’.
Paul Korkus launched a frenzied knife attack on his victim as she slept at their home in Newleaze Park, Broughton Gifford, in the early hours of 7 May this year.
At Swindon Crown Court last week, the 61-year-old pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent – and will be sentenced on 8 November. 
At a previous hearing on 8 May, the court heard that had been “in a distressed state for a number of days” prior to the incident and had recently attempted to take his own life.
If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out for support. Contact the Samaritans in confidence and for free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, on 116 123. You can also visit our page of Mental Health Helplines to view a list of relevant organisations.
