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Fatal Seizure Leads to Murder Charge Decades Later
9 Sep
Summary
- Man charged with murder after assault victim died 15 years later.
- Victim suffered brain injuries causing seizures after 2006 attack.
- Accused was 14 at time of assault, now 33 and facing murder charge.
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a victim from a fatal epileptic seizure over 15 years after a violent assault. Daniel Allright was 16 when he was attacked in south-east London in September 2006, sustaining brain injuries that caused him to suffer from seizures.
Allright died during a seizure at his home in March 2022, aged 31. The court heard that the accused, Jordan Burton, was 14 at the time of the incident. Burton has since admitted to violent disorder and causing grievous bodily harm in 2008 but currently denies the murder charge.
During the attack, Allright suffered significant brain bleeding and increased skull pressure, requiring surgery. He experienced his first seizure in March 2007 and was prescribed medication. The prosecution argues Burton was part of the group that attacked Allright with weapons capable of causing serious harm.
Burton, now 33, also faces an alternative charge of manslaughter, which the jury may consider. This case highlights the long-term consequences of severe assaults and the legal complexities of prosecuting such incidents years later.
