Man admits manslaughter of Ipswich pensioner
74 year old Clive Wyard died in hospital after being assaulted in 2018
Last updated 31st May 2022
A man has admitted to manslaughter and attempted robbery, after the death of an Ipswich pensioner almost four years ago.
74 year old Clive Wyard was found collapsed in his driveway in Valley Road on the morning of the 20 July 2018.
He'd suffered serious head injuries included black eyes, a split lip, a deep cut to his cheek and other cuts to his body.
He died from his injuries in Ipswich Hospital 12 days later, having suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.
35 year old Rhys Burroughs, previously of Colchester Road in Ipswich, was charged with murder and attempted robbery in May last year.
He'd been linked to the scene using forensic evidence.
He was due to stand trial but today (31 May) he appeared before Ipswich Crown Court to admit to manslaughter and attempted robbery - a plea accepted by the prosecution.
Burroughs, who is in prison for another offence, will be sentenced in September.