Man convicted over one-punch death in Reading
Police warn of the devastating consequences a single punch can have
Last updated 4th May 2023
A man has been convicted of manslaughter after a punch lead to a man's death in Reading.
Following a trial at Reading Crown Court, Sabeur Trabelsi, aged 44, of Kings Road, Reading, was convicted by unanimous jury verdict of one count each of manslaughter and perverting the course of justice.
On 31 March 2021, Trabelsi assaulted 51-year-old Jason Page outside the BP petrol station in Chalfont Way, Lower Earley.
The man was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries the following day.
A second man, Elliot Cripps, aged 28, of Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, was present when the assault happened. He was found not guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count of perverting the course of justice.
Both men were arrested on 1 April 2021 and charged on 18 May last year.
Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Victoria Hunt, of the Major Crime Unit, said; “Trabelsi has been convicted of the manslaughter of Jason Page.
“This case is an example of the devastating consequences that one punch can have.
“Cripps has been acquitted of perverting the course of justice.
“I hope this will bring some closure to Jason’s family and friends, and our thoughts remain with them.”
Trabelsi has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at the same court on 12 June.