Father of spree killer tried to stop shotgun licence, hearing hears

Three-year-old Sophie Martyn; her father, Lee, 43; Stephen Washington, 59; and Kate Shepherd, 66, all died on the evening of August 12 last year in the Keyham area of the city.

Undated file photo of Jake Davison, posted on his Facebook page. 

The father of spree killer Jake Davison tried to stop him owning a shotgun and firearms licence because of fears about his mental health, a pre-inquest review heard.

Mark Davison told senior Plymouth coroner Ian Arrow he had contacted Devon and Cornwall Police with concerns about his son and his unstable home life.