Overview
- Levi Williams was jailed for three years after pleading guilty to manslaughter for a punch that led to the death of 71-year-old Richard Wingrove.
- The altercation began outside the Waggon & Horses in Newmarket and, after a punch that knocked Mr Wingrove to the pavement, he died in hospital 10 days later from a skull fracture and bleeding on the brain.
- CCTV and medical evidence shown at Peterborough Crown Court established that the final blow caused the fatal fall, and prosecutors accepted a manslaughter plea rather than pursue murder.
- Court reporting said Williams had been drinking and tested positive for cocaine when arrested, and he had a prior racing suspension after earlier positive drug tests.
- Mr Wingrove’s family described long-lasting harm to relatives and the case drew comment from police about the role of alcohol and drugs in street violence and the need for people to walk away from confrontations.