A teenager has admitted to killing his younger sister at a caravan park.
Matthew Selby, aged 19, pleaded guilty at court on February 7 to the manslaughter of his little sister Amanda, 15.
She tragically died after police were called to reports of a "domestic disturbance" at the Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, Wales, on July 31, 2021.
Selby had been due to stand trial at Mold Crown Court for her murder later this month, The Mirror reports.
He appeared to the court via a video link from HMP Berwyn for the hearing, which lasted less than ten minutes.
Ian Unsworth QC, prosecuting, said the Crown accepted the plea to manslaughter, based on close analysis of psychiatric reports.
Judge Rhys Rowlands said: "I too have read the reports from both psychiatrists and plainly I understand the decision taken by the Crown."
Gordon Cole QC, defending, said Selby would be seen again by a psychiatrist before his sentencing.
Judge Rowlands adjourned the case for sentencing on March 18.
It is believed the teenager died from asphyxia after her throat was crushed and her external airways blocked, an inquest heard.
Following her death, Amanda's family released a statement through North Wales Police which said: "Amanda was a loving daughter and granddaughter - she was caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved. She will be very sadly missed."
Her school, Droylsden Academy in Greater Manchester, also paid tribute to her.
A message on its website said: "Our school family is devastated by this awful news. Amanda was a lovely student and she will be sorely missed by students and staff."
Teachers praised the Year 10 pupil's performance in previous newsletters published by Droylsden Academy, in Tameside, Greater Manchester.
A large emergency services response, including an air ambulance, had scrambled to Ty Mawr, following Amanda's death.
She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Shocked families told how they had seen about eight police cars and multiple ambulances at the park.
One mum-of-two told the Mail Online at the time: "We are staying two rows behind where it happened and didn't hear a single thing.
"I can't stop thinking about it because my son is 16. To come away on holiday and not go home with that special person is tragic. It's a normal family-orientated site."
A spokesman for Ty Mawr Holiday Park previously said: "Ty Mawr is a very popular 100 acre family park which welcomes tens of thousands of happy holidaymakers every year.
“This was an isolated and unprecedented incident which happened inside a caravan. We are shocked that such a tragic situation happened in such a safe and happy environment, where families come to relax and enjoy themselves."
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