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Namibian Man Jailed for Killing Elderly Landlord with a Slap
30 Apr
Summary
- A single slap caused fatal injuries to an 80-year-old landlord.
- The accused received a manslaughter sentence for the fatal assault.
- The victim was described as kind and generous, making him vulnerable.
A man originally from Namibia, Arno Engels, has been sentenced to two years and four months for the manslaughter of his 80-year-old landlord, Anthony Scarrott. The fatal incident happened in September 2025 when Scarrott returned home intoxicated. An altercation ensued, during which Engels struck Scarrott.
This blow caused Scarrott to hit his head on a table, resulting in paralysis from a fractured spine. Tragically, his life support was withdrawn three days later. Engels, who had rented a room from Scarrott since 2024, initially claimed Scarrott had fallen.
He later confessed to police that he had slapped his landlord, stating, "I gave him a slap and he was out cold." Scarrott's sister described him as a kind and generous individual, noting that his trusting nature may have made him vulnerable. The judge acknowledged the volatile nature of the relationship between Engels and Scarrott.
