Hairdresser on Trial for Alleged Husband's Murder

In a shocking trial, Teresa Hanson, 54, stands accused of fatally stabbing her husband, Paul Hanson, 54, with a kitchen knife just days after Christmas. The incident unfolded in their home in West Cowick, East Yorkshire.

Hanson, a grandmother, is currently on trial for this alleged murder. She firmly denies the murder charge, claiming that the stabbing occurred unintentionally during an argument. She stated that she didn't realize she had stabbed Paul while trying to push him away with the blade.

The dramatic turn of events continued as Teresa carried on chopping onions for dinner, completely unaware of the gravity of the situation. It was only when their pet dog began barking and she noticed a trail of blood on the floor that she became aware that something was terribly wrong.

On the evening of December 28, shortly after 7 pm, Teresa made a 999 call to report the incident, explaining to the emergency operator that she had stabbed her husband in a fit of anger. Her exact words were, "I didn't mean to do it; it was just an argument. I was making dinner."

Tragically, Paul Hanson was pronounced dead upon arrival at Hull Royal Infirmary hospital.

During the trial, prosecutor Alistair MacDonald disputed Teresa's account, describing it as a "lie." He argued that the injuries inflicted on Paul were inconsistent with her explanation. He told the jury that her husband's refusal of tea and an argument that followed led her to lose her temper.

In a statement given the day after her arrest, Teresa accused her husband of being verbally and mentally abusive over the years. She stated that this behavior worsened after he suffered a brain injury about a decade ago, particularly when he consumed alcohol.

According to Teresa's account, as she turned with the knife in her hand, Paul approached her in a bad mood and started shouting. She claimed that she had no idea the knife had struck him until she heard the dog barking.

Prosecutor MacDonald questioned the plausibility of her story, asking whether she truly expected the jury to believe that she didn't notice her husband, who was just a few steps away, being injured. He pointed out her calm continuation of cooking with the same knife as highly questionable.

Home Office pathologist Dr. Michael Parsons added his expert opinion, suggesting that it was highly unlikely that Mr. Hanson walked into a knife being weakly grasped.

As the case unfolds, the courtroom awaits further evidence and testimony.