FAMILY TRAGEDY
FATHER ATTACKS SON THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE I United Press Association! HASTINGS, This Day. A shocking tragedy occurred at a home in Evendon road about 3 o’clock this morning, when Donald McLean, aged 52, attacked his eldest son with a broom handle and was later found in the backyard with his throat cut. Apparently McLean and his five children retired at the usual time last evening. Mrs McLean being absent in hospital, where she underwent an operation a few days ago. The children say that their father appeared worried, but otherwise everything appeared normal.
About 3 o’clock the children were awakened by screams from the eldest son, Kenneth McLean, aged 14, who they found being beaten by their father. The children rushed to their neighbours and Kenneth followed a minute or two later, having succeeded in escaping through his bedroom window. The police were immediately summoned and on arrival found Donald McLean lying in the grass in the backyard about 30 feet from the house with his throat cut.
Kenneth McLean was sufTcring from injuries 1o his head, received when his father attacked him with the broom handle. He received medical attention and was taken to the Memorial Hospital, where his condition is not regarded as serious.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 31 January 1939, Page 6
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210FAMILY TRAGEDY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 31 January 1939, Page 6
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