Hull man who killed another man with a single punch jailed for seven and a half years
It happened following a disagreement
A man from Hull who killed another man with a single punch is facing seven and a half years in jail.
Following a three week trial in May the Jury found 30-year-old Michael Pearson from Saltshouse Road, in Hull guilty of manslaughter.
Last November Pearson and Scott Akester had been out drinking with friends in North Hull - when they became involved in minor altercation
A short time later Pearson turned around and punched Scott in the face - he then fell back and hit his head on the floor
He later died in Hospital.
Speaking of their devastating loss, Scott’s family said:
“We would like to thank Humberside Police for their help throughout the investigation, in particular the officer in the case, DC Mike Bradley who has supported us over the course of the last eight months and throughout court proceedings.
“Each day is a struggle as we try to come to terms with losing Scott, the day he died is the day our lives changed forever.
“Scott was a loving son, partner and a devoted dad to his little girl. It breaks our hearts having to explain to her that her daddy has gone and isn’t coming back, all because of one man’s unforgiveable actions.
“Just getting through each day is difficult and while we can try and seek comfort in our precious memories of Scott, it doesn’t take away the pain Pearson has put our family through, having to relive the most horrific ordeal of our lives in court.
“We’re glad we have finally got justice for Scott and as a family, we’ll continue to take things one day at a time as we try to navigate our way through life without him here.”
Detective Inspector Al Curtis leading the investigation said:
“Scott’s family have shown nothing but courage throughout what I can only imagine to be a heart-breaking and devastating time in their life’s.
“Scott had his whole life ahead of him which was taken away with an utterly needless punch.
“Whilst the outcome at court today sadly won’t bring Scott back, I really hope it provides his loved ones with some form of closure in knowing that Pearson is now being punished for his unforgiveable actions.
“Crimes like this will not be tolerated and we will always take action in a bid to deter violent crime in our communities.”