Son attacked his parents for sending him to boarding schools

After 40 years of grudge against his parents for sending him to boarding school, a man attacked his wealthy parents.

Ed Linsey (51), a failed businessman, struck father Nicholas Clayton, 85 and mother Julia, 82, in April.

He walked into his £1.2m farm house in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, in the dead of night, telling them they had “let him down”.

Linsey, a father to two children, stated that he believed he deserved compensation for the “suffering” he had at the unnamed public boys’ school in the 1980s.

Retired engineer Mr. Clayton sustained a series of head injuries, including a cerebral hemorhage. This is consistent with being kicked and bitten, punched, strangled, and punched.

Mrs. Clayton sustained bruises to her back and a lump on her head.

Prosecutor Nicholas Williams said: “Clayton was struck repeatedly on the head and face as he lay in his bed. One of his front teeth was found on the ground beside the bed.

The bedroom carpet was stained with blood near the entrance. Mrs. Clayton was then struck on her head and back in a “devastating” act.

Chester Crown Court heard Lens was “financially manipulating” his parents, who were trying convince the Home Office that his Thai bride could stay in the UK.

The Claytons, who have another son named Robert, agreed to release a £240,000 estate in the property in an effort to appease Lens after he sent them an abusive letter saying: ‘You are old and your evil husband is at death’s door. It’s worth considering whether it’s wise to send your secrets to your grave, as you never know what might await you there.

He added that the money was almost here and that he expected it to be signed as soon the as possible. God bless you both and my brother if your children are tricked into believing my ridiculous defamation.

If you feel the agreed amount is too high, you can pay what you want. It will be the last time we hear from you.

Lens pleaded guilty at the trial to causing grievous body harm with intent on his dad and also admitted to assaulting his mother.

Lens’s parents had a “strained relationship” for most of his adult life, according to the court.

Williams stated that Williams’ mother now calls him 51 and that he never stopped telling them about how miserable he felt when he was sent away as a child to boarding schools.

She describes how “bitterly” he has been toward them ever since. Despite their difficult relationship, they have tried to help him financially over time.

Williams said that Lance wanted money to buy a new house so he could live a happy life with his children and partner. However, it wasn’t enough.

He added, “After a period of what the prosecution described as pressure and emotional manipulation, his parents agreed to release property rights to their home and give him money.

“He received close to £240,000 but it was clear he was expecting more.”

Robert Lynsey’s older brother also revealed that their parents aren’t left with any savings.

Lynsey took his parents “captive” in 2014, and claimed his inheritance. He refused to leave until he had it.

Robert made a referral for social services in October 2021. He described the financial and emotional abuse his brother was causing to their parents. However, Mr. and Mrs Clayton did not take any action.