Delvin Marriott, the brother of Brenton Marriott who was fatally stabbed by his son Rudi, criticized health services and police for failing to provide adequate support. Rudi, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, had displayed concerning behavior for years, exacerbated by severe head injuries from an earlier assault. Delvin expressed his desire for a public inquiry to prevent other families from experiencing similar trauma, emphasizing that Rudi was once a loving family member. He recounted the challenges faced in getting Rudi the help he needed leading up to the attack.
"Rudi was a part of a loving family, and he was an adorable person... Rudi's mental health worsened after he suffered severe head injuries in a street attack about 10 years ago."
"He was badly battered, he had a dog set on him, and at that point Rudi's personality changed... he was complaining he was hearing voices in his head."
"Delvin said he wanted to make sure nobody else goes through the same trauma; health services and the police failed his family."
"He was definitely a lot more aggravated, a lot more temperamental, very edgy... sometimes he didn't want to speak."
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