A paranoid schizophrenic who 'swore on his children's lives' that 'as soon as he was out of hospital he would kill his mother' has appeared in court.
Anthony Reid, 34, also assaulted a nurse as he became aggressive when doctors discussed his medication. Reid was being treated at a mental health unit at Salford Royal hospital in August last year.
Manchester Crown Court heard that a probation officer was also present, as Reid's medication was being discussed by medical staff.
Reid began to make threats that he would kill his mother, who has since passed away. He said that 'as soon as he was out of the hospital he would kill her'.