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Man Jailed for Assault Leading to Victim's Death
13 Nov
Summary
- Assault on 78-year-old Christopher Pearson occurred in Wigston.
- Victim died 10 days later from sepsis and fractures.
- Darren Bakewell received two years and nine months jail time.
Darren Bakewell, 62, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for the manslaughter of Christopher Pearson, 78.
The incident occurred on October 15, 2022, in Wigston, where Bakewell punched and pushed Mr. Pearson following an exchange on a bus. This assault caused Mr. Pearson to fall backward, sustaining injuries.
Mr. Pearson died in hospital on October 25, 2022, ten days after the assault. Medical examinations revealed his death was due to sepsis, bone infection, and fractures resulting from the fall.
Pearson's family expressed their grief, stating that Bakewell's actions had irrevocably changed their lives, denying them further memories and shared experiences with their father.
Bakewell was found guilty of manslaughter in September and sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday.
