Man jailed after Hull dad's death in 'violent and unprovoked' assault
Lance Kinsley, 22, sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter
A man who killed a father in a 'violent and unprovoked' attack as he walked home with his son has been jailed for nine years.
Christopher King and his son had been enjoying a summer evening in the pub when they decided to make their way home in June last year.
Lance Kinsley, 22, of no fixed abode, approached them in a park on Vane Street, punching Christopher in the head and knocking him unconscious.
Christopher’s son was also assaulted by Kinsley.
He was rushed to hospital with a fractured skull and fractures to his face and ribs, but died two weeks later.
Following an eight day trial, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty to murder.
Kinsley pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault at an earlier hearing and was today sentenced at Hull Crown Court.
Detective Chief Inspector Jayne Goodens leading the investigation said: “Christopher was merely walking home from the pub and lost his life that day at the hands of what was a violent and unprovoked attacked.
“Whilst the outcome at court today will not bring Christopher back, I hope it provides Christophers loved ones with some comfort in knowing Kinsley has taken responsibility for Christopher’s death.
“Christopher’s family are left without a son, brother, Dad and friend. My thoughts remain with them today as they continue trying to adjust to a life without Christopher, whom they loved dearly.
“Members of our community should be able to go out and about and enjoy their daily lives and not be attacked whilst doing so. Violence is never acceptable and will not be tolerated across the Humberside force area. We will continue to do everything we can to hold those responsible for violence to account and bring offenders to justice.”