Mother killed her 3 children ‘out of desperation’

The husband of a depressed mother who smothered her three disabled children before attempting suicide has expressed hope that no family will have to endure the "unbearable pressure" that overwhelmed his wife.

Tania Clarence, 43, was handed a hospital order at the Old Bailey after admitting the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of Olivia, 4, and twins Ben and Max, 3, at her south west London home last Easter.

Afterwards, investment banker Gary Clarence said “lessons need to be learned” from his wife’s story of “dedication and love” which turned to “despair and utter hopelessness”.