A man found responsible for killing a Spalding woman nearly two years ago has been given a hospital order at a court hearing.

Police say that Brian Simpson (66) of no fixed address, was placed under a hospital order with restrictions by His Honour Judge Simon Hirst at a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court on September 10.

The Lincolnshire police spokesperson said that Judge Hirst had presided over the trial of the facts last May at which Simpson was said to have been responsible for causing the injuries that led to the death of Kristine Sparane in November 2024.

The spokesperson said that a Home Office pathologist had told the trial at Lincoln Crown Court that Kristine had suffered several heavy blows to the head and the injuries were consistent with an assault involving blunt force.

Police say that the body of Kirstine was discovered at her home on Winsover Road, Spalding, in the afternoon of November 27.

Officers had attended the property following a call reporting concerns for safety of a woman.

The police spokesperson said: “It was found that due to Simpson’s mental condition at the time, he lacked the capacity to otherwise participate meaningfully in his defence.

“As a result, criminal proceedings could not continue while he remained unfit to stand trial.

The police spokesperson said: “However, should Simpson subsequently be found to have made a sufficient recovery and assessed as having regained the capacity to understand and participate in a criminal trial in the future, it will be possible for criminal proceeds to recommence.”

At the hearing on September 10, Judge Hirst commended the police investigation as ‘an exemplary investigation by the officers’.

Lead investigator, Detective Superintendent Jennifer Lovatt said: “Our thoughts firmly remain with all those affected by this case.

DS Lovatt said: "The court has carefully considered the evidence presented and has determined that a hospital order is the most appropriate outcome.

She added: “While this does not diminish the seriousness of the incident, the order ensures that Simpson will receive the specialist treatment and supervision required, while also providing protection for the public.”