one of my best friends friend's brother was killed a few months back, he was attacked for saying he didnt smoke and the impact of the punch which threw him to the floor killed him basically, the lad who pleaded guilty to manslaughter has been in court today

18 fucking months for killing someone for no reason whatsoever. Im absolutely shocked. What sort of judge would pass a sentence that lenient?

The victims brother came out of court and this is what he said.

"The person who attacked Gavin was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment today for the killing.
As well as his father, brother and uncle being imprisoned for killing, the defendant also had three prior separate convictions for robbery, carrying a blade and racist intimidation as well as not honoring the terms of his current community service order

We are in total shock at the leniency the Judge has shown - he would not allow us to read out our Impact statement in court – which should be allowed under CPS guidelines, though he made reference to the letter the defendant had written to him explaining the distress this had caused his family, and how a prison sentence would mean he wouldn’t be around for his two kids.

Part 2:

On the night of the attack the defendant and the people hanging around with him on the streets had been drinking a crate of lager. He approached Gavin asking for a cigarette and Gavin told him ‘sorry mate, I don’t smoke’ to which he then punched Gavin, knocking him cold, with the impact of Gain’s head hitting the concrete causing massive head trauma
Basically, Gavin was instantly brain dead – and had no chance of survival. It is worth pointing out as well, that Gavin’s wallet and ID were not with him at the scene of the attack – but were found many hours later well away from the scene.
There is a logical inference that Gavin was also robbed, as the other’s present at the time of his attack have a track record of theft and burglary.
All we can ask is if you can send a little strength our way, as right now we feel as though Gavin has been killed for the second time "

If thats all the punishment people get its no wonder youths today dont take manslaughter or murder serious, its hardly a deterrent is it

Sarah