Police warn of dangers following fight which led to man's death
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Leicestershire Police is warning of the dangers of becoming involved in a fight while out drinking after the actions of one man resulted in the death of a husband and father of two.
Sam Clark was sentenced today (Friday 13 October) at Leicester Crown Court to three years and two months imprisonment, after pleading guilty to manslaughter at a hearing in August.
The incident involving Clark and Darren Bradley occurred in the early hours of Friday 19 August 2022, after both men had been on a night out in Leicester city centre.
What started out as a verbal argument between the strangers on the corner of Carts Lane and High Street quickly turned into a physical attack on Mr Bradley by 21-year-old Clark.
During the incident, Clark kicked and punched the 53-year-old victim, before pulling him to the ground – causing him to hit his head.
Mr Bradley was taken to hospital with a serious head injury but died the next day (Saturday 20 August).
Clark, of Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, left the scene but was arrested shortly after the incident occurred in a street nearby. He was initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but was later charged with manslaughter.
Sam Clark
Following the sentencing, police are hoping this case will act as a warning to others of the serious consequences of getting involved in a fight.
Detective Inspector Jenni Greenway, senior investigating officer, said: “Clark never went out that night with the intention of killing someone but a verbal disagreement fuelled by alcohol led to an incident which ended with such sad and severe implications.
“A man lost his life, a family have to live with the pain and grief of losing a loved one in this way and a young man, who went out to enjoy a night with friends, will now serve a number of years in prison.
“I would urge anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation to walk away from a disagreement before it becomes physical. An incident lasting only a few minutes could have devasting consequences for everyone involved.”