A 71-YEAR-OLD man faces prison after admitting to fatally stabbing his wife at their home in Brean.

Simon Steeves, of Weston Road, appeared at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday, February 7).

He pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, 59-year-old Denise Steeves, at their home in Diamond Meadow Lodge Park on October 25.

The court heard the defendant stabbed his wife and then called 999 to tell the police he had murdered her.

The police were the first emergency service to arrive at the scene, where they arrested Steeves.

An officer provided Denise with CPR until paramedics arrived but, despite their best efforts, she died at the scene.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: Denise Steeves died at the scene.Denise Steeves died at the scene. (Image: Matthew Selby (SWNS))

When Steeves was interviewed, he admitted to killing his wife following an argument and ‘did not remember picking up the knife’.

He was charged the day after the incident (October 26).

The senior investigating officer, detective inspector Neil Meade from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “My sincere condolences and thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Denise, who have supported our investigation since the incident in October last year.

“Steeves fatally wounded his wife out of the blue following an argument in their Brean home.

“There had previously been no reports of violence between the pair.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this investigation, including witnesses, first responders and the team who have worked tirelessly on this case.

“We hope this gives Denise’s loved ones some closure, knowing the man who took Denise from them too soon will soon be in jail.”

Steeves will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, March 1 for sentencing.