Shocking crime headline as former boxer Thomas Griffiths, 34, receives an 11-year sentence for the manslaughter of his friend, 36-year-old Christian Dean in Porth, Rhondda. Here’s a quick rundown of this tragic incident.
1. Christian Dean was found dead on his kitchen floor after suffering a brain haemorrhage from a forceful blow to the head.
2. Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke did not mince words, criticising Griffiths for leaving Dean “for dead” and highlighting the deep sorrow brought upon Dean’s family, including his three children.
3. Witnesses recounted Griffiths fleeing the scene in a drunken state, shouting that he had “just killed someone” before going home to sleep.
4. The heartbreaking trial featured a poignant statement from Dean’s 12-year-old daughter, lamenting the loss of her loving father who always made her smile.
5. The fateful night unfolded on June 26 at Dean’s home in Ynyshir, where both had been drinking and taking cocaine, leading to Griffiths’ explosive punch.
This deeply distressing event has left a profound impact on all involved, reminding us of the devastating consequences of violence. Stay safe and look out for one another.