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Using their fists cost them their liberty and their victims their lives(Image: South Wales Police/Gwent Police/North Wales Police)
One punch thrown during an argument can have far-reaching consequences for both the person on the end of the attack and the person who rasied their fist.
In many cases that come before the Welsh courts such an action can lead to a loss of life for the victim and a loss of liberty for the perpertrator.
For the families of the victims it's a life sentence due to the death of their loved ones following a moment of madness which resulted in the end of a life.
Here is a round-up of the killers who have been sentenced at Welsh courts for taking a life with one punch.
[Custody photo of Kyle O'Callaghan, 30, who has long brown hair, a brown beard and is wearing a black jumper.](Image: Crimestoppers)
Kyle O'Callaghan, 30, dragged a man's body and slapped him to the face after knocking him unconscious with a punch and causing him a catastrophic brain injury that would cause his death. The shocking attack was caught on camera after the victim was asked to "have a word" outside by his killer before he was punched in the face.
The killer punched Marcus Carpenter, 37, outside the Picture House pub in Ebbw Vale on February 21 after he had asked his victim: "Do you want to come outside and have a word with me a minute?". Both men walked to an alleyway outside the pub, where O'Callaghan punched Mr Carpenter to the face.
They continued talking for a couple of minutes before Mr Carpenter tried to walk away but the defendant grabbed his fleece and punched him a second time causing him to snap his head back onto railings.
Marcus Lee Carpenter (Image: Gwent Police)
O'Callaghan returned to the pub and told Mr Carpenter's friend Gethin Williams: I cant wake him up hes not moving. Get him up for me.
When Mr Williams confronted the defendant and asked him what he had done the defendant fled the area.
Mr Carpenter was found to have suffered an extensive and devastating brain injury.
Some days later it was established Mr Carpenter displayed no signs of brain activity and he was declared dead on February 24.
OCallaghan was identified and arrested on February 24 at an address in Rhymney.
He attempted to escape but was detained on a windowsill.
The defendant was sentenced to 10 years and six months imprisonment with an extended licence period of four years.
(Image: South Wales Police)
Steven Vonk, 51, killed a pub customer with a single powerful punch to the head. He turned and walked away after flooring his victim then texted a friend to say: "Can't say I'm sorry because I'm not."
Timmy Matthews, who was 63, suffered catastrophic brain injuries in the assault and died in hospital having only briefly regained consciousness. A judge told Vonk that because of his "unprovoked gratuitous thuggery" a man's life had been cruelly cut short.
On July 25 last year Mr Matthews was with a group of friends on the pavement outside The Mill pub in Swansea's Bryn-y-Mor Road when the defendant and his group of friends walked by.
He said a witness would later recall seeing a man in a Wales football shirt Mr Matthews reaching out to shake hands with Vonk but the defendant instead delivered a single punch to his victim's head which sent him crashing to the ground. The barrister said Mr Matthews did not break his fall and said people at the scene were of the opinion that he was unconscious before he hit the concrete pavement.
Timmy Matthews suffered catastrophic and fatal brain injuries after being punched by Steven Vonk in an unprovoked attack (Image: Family photopgraph / South Wales Police)
Vonk and his friends walked away from the pub in the direction of nearby King Edward's Road. The court heard that a woman in a car in Bryn-y-Mor road who saw what happened called 999 and paramedics and police officers rushed to the pub. Mr Matthews was given emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to Morriston Hospital.
Meanwhile Vonk had gone to a friend's house and the court heard that in the aftermath of the incident he texted a woman he knew to say: "I done what I done" and: "Can't say I'm sorry because I'm not". The prosecutor said Mr Matthews briefly regained consciousness after the assault and was noted to be "confused" but while being prepared for a brain scan his condition quickly deteriorated.
The subsequent scan showed significant bruising and bleeding to the brain, a significant build-up of pressure on the brain, and fractures to the skull along with a broken nose. Medics diagnosed severe brain trauma and "likely catastrophic" brain injuries and it was concluded that neurosurgical intervention would achieve nothing.
The court heard Mr Matthews' condition continued to deteriorate and doctors told his family his injuries were unsurvivable. Life-maintaining therapies were withdrawn and Mr Matthew died at lunchtime on July 27.
Vonk was sentenced to three years in prison. He will serve half the sentence in custody before being release on licence to serve the remainder in the community.
[A custody image of a ginger-haired white man in his early 30s. He has a ginger beard](Image: North Wales Police)
Paul Ince, 31, confronted John Ithell after he had turned up at a flat looking for drugs. He punched him in the back garden and the force of the punch sent Mr Ithell, 59, reeling back "four or five feet" against a wooden fence.
He was later able to walk away but a cyclist found him later that morning in a hedge.
Mr Ithell was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital by paramedics where he died more than four hours after the attack.
A Mold Crown Court jury cleared Ince of murder but found him guilty of Mr Ithell's manslaughter. A judge branded him "cynical" and "remorseless".
Judge Rhys Rowlands said that Ince punched Mr Ithell in "mindless drunken aggression".
Mr Ithell was 30 years older and old enough to be the defendant's father, said the judge. He weighed eight and a half stone and was "extremely frail" and "vulnerable".
The court heard Mr Ithell was struck and badly injured in front of his late friend Rebecca Baldini who then ran off fearing for her own safety.
Ince had lied "to this day", said the judge. Ince had suggested to a probation officer it was a "mere push".
Wearing a blue T-shirt and jeans in the dock Ince showed no reaction as the judge jailed him for eight years and told him he would serve at least two-thirds of his sentence behind bars.
Jason Thomas custody picture(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
Jason Thomas, 40, killed a former work colleague in an argument about which of the pair could take a punch better following a night out in Llanelli. Police and paramedics attended a property in Robinson Street in the early hours of Sunday, March 25, 2023, where they found Liam Morgan-Whittle gravely ill.
The 22-year-old was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
The pair had argued over who could withstand the most punches. Despite a friend telling Thomas to "leave it" the killer said: "I'll hit you first" and the victim's last words were: "Go on then." Thomas then threw two ferocious punches causing Mr Morgan-Whittle fatal injuries.
A witness recalled telling Thomas: "What have you done? There was no need for it." Thomas replied: "He asked for it. I told him not to mess."
Thomas, of Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, was initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm but was later charged with the manslaughter of Mr Morgan-Whittle, with whom he had briefly worked for the same construction company. He pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Swansea Crown Court.
Liam Morgan-Whittle(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
The court heard moving victim impact statements from Mr Morgan Whittle's family. His mum Claire described her "handsome boy" as a "whirlwind who filled a room even if he did not say anything".
She said: "He was my first-born and only son, the young boy I taught to ride a bike, read a book, and cwtch to sleep. As a teenager Liam played rugby, loved being with his friends, and enjoyed a joke even if it was on him... Not only did you take Liam's life that day you robbed me of my future."
Mr Morgan-Whittle's sister Shannon said their dad Alan had been left broken. She said: "He has always been a fixer but he can't fix this."
Dad Alan said: "I have seen my family crumble, afraid to sleep, and my daughter detaching herself from our family because she cannot deal with what is going on. How could she? I am unable to tell my family it is going to be okay because it is not. Losing Liam shattered our world. Every moment feels like an unbearable weight."
Judge Paul Thomas KC sentenced Thomas to two and a half years in prison. He told the defendant it was "an act of grossest stupidity that cost a 22-year-old man his life".
Christopher Cooper was given a life sentence for murdering Kelvin Evans(Image: South Wales Police)
Christopher Cooper, 39, told a judge to "go f*** yourself" after he was jailed for life for killing a defenceless pubgoer in a "cowardly attack". Kelvin Evans, 64, was left gravely ill in hospital after being attacked by Cooper outside The Station Hotel in Gorseinon in May 2024 and died a month later.
Cooper admitted manslaughter but denied murder, claiming Mr Evans had been the aggressor and had threatened to "glass" his girlfriend over her performance at the karaoke machine though he refused to give evidence to the jury at Swansea Crown Court.
During a trial prosecution barrister Andrew Jones KC called Cooper's claims "ludicrous" and "an insult to everyones intelligence". The 39-year-old was convicted of murder and his partner, 54-year-old Tracy Francis, was convicted of assisting an offender for her role in trying to cover up the killing.
Cooper murdered Mr Evans outside the Station Hotel locally known as The Gyp on Sunday, May 26, by delivering a single powerful blow to his victim from behind which sent him crashing to the floor. He later boasted about hitting Mr Evans with "these bad boys" while raising his fists. In the aftermath of the assault he and Francis quickly left the scene by car, changed their clothes, and set about booking themselves into a hotel away from Swansea.
Kelvin Evans(Image: Family picture / South Wales Police)
Mr Evans, a well-known figure in Gorseinon, died in hospital a month after the assault. Hundreds of people lined the streets of his hometown for his funeral. In a tribute following his death Mr Evans' family described him as a "wonderful" and "loving" man who was a "friend to so many".
Cooper, of Tralwer Road, Swansea Marina, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years. After being told he may never be released, but in any event cannot apply for parole until he has served at least 16 years, the defendant shouted out from the dock: Go **** yourself. Hows that? D***head as he was taken down to the cells.
Francis, of Goring Road, Llanelli, was sentenced to two years in prison. Judge Walters told the defendant she had shown no remorse whatsoever as demonstrated by the hurtful way she had behaved in court. The judge described as Francis as somewhat infatuated with Cooper, adding she had shamelessly lied her way through the evidence she gave to the jury.
[Police custody image of a man in his late 20s with short dark hair and a trimmed goatee-style beard]Christopher George(Image: South Wales Police)
"Cowardly and morally despicable" thug Christopher George killed Carl Chinnock, 50, with a single punch to the head in a cruel unprovoked attack. The 27-year-old launched his fatal assault on Mr Chinnock at the Salt Lake car park in Porthcawl on June 23, 2021.
After hitting Mr Chinnock and knocking him to the floor unconscious George fled the scene and late told a taxi driver he "gave some bloke a slap" and had to "get out of town". Mr Chinnock subsequently fell into a coma and died two days later at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.
Carl Chinnock, 50, was admitted to the Princess of Wales hospital in Bridgend two days before he died(Image: South Wales Police)
A trial at Cardiff Crown Court heard the defendant was "spoiling for a fight" on the night of the victim's death having drunk eight pints and taken cocaine but he denied causing Mr Chinnock's death claiming he had been acting in self-defence. But this was rejected by a jury who found father-of-one George guilty of manslaughter. The defendant, of Heol y Berllan, Pyle, was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Teenager Morgan Wainewright killed beloved family man Andrew Nicholas with a single punch after taking drugs and drinking heavily during a night out. The 19-year-old hit Mr Nicholas near the King's Head Wetherspoon pub in Monmouth and the 43-year-old never regained consciousness.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Nicholas described by his family as an "amazing, wonderful, and loving son, brother, and uncle" in an attack which took place in the early hours of June 26, 2022, in Monnow Street. Mr Nicholas, a talented golfer from Poole, had been visiting the area with friends on a golfing trip, Newport Crown Court heard.
The court heard Wainewright threw punches during a brawl at the King's Head which according to one witness involved a disagreement between one group of men from Monmouth and another from Newport. The doorman described Wainewright as "very wound-up" and "looking for trouble" when he left the pub.
Andrew Nicholas(Image: Gwent Police)
"That fight happened minutes before you fatally injured Andrew Nicholas," Judge Daniel Williams told the defendant. "Your paths crossed near the King's Head. CCTV shows the two of you up close talking to each other. It's very apparent that Mr Nicholas is very unsteady through drink. You say you accidentally bumped into him.
"You involved yourself in a hostile confrontation. At many points in the evening this terrible outcome could have been avoided. CCTV shows that Mr Nicholas threw a blow at you... He stepped back and there was a pause. You then moved forward and punched Mr Nicholas and attempted to land a second blow. He was floored by the first punch and the back of his head struck the pavement."
Mr Nicholas was taken to the University Hospital of Wales where he later died of a blunt trauma to the back of the head. Wainewright was sentenced to four years of detention in a young offender institution.
Luke Higgins (left) was killed by David Smith (right) who threw a punch at him which knocked the victim unconscious and caused his death(Image: South Wales Police)
"Bully" David Smith, 43, killed much-loved father Luke Higgins, 43, with one punch which caused him to collapse to the floor and lose consciousness. He confronted the victim after accusing him of stealing a bag of bath bombs from him.
Mr Higgins died in hospital two days after being assaulted by Smith, 43, in Cardiff in the early hours of the morning. In sickening footage played to the court Mr Higgins could be seen stepping backwards as he was approached by his killer who threw a punch with his left hand which caused his victim to fall to the ground.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court heard both men were homeless and had been attending the Huggard Centre in Butetown. Smith had stolen bath bombs from a shop but had taken umbrage after Mr Higgins had found them having been left under a seat.
The defendant had recently been released from prison and had attended a probation appointment just days before Mr Higgins' death. During the appointment Smith claimed probation had "failed him" and said no-one listened to him and he would "have to do something drastic" to be heard. He was due to have another probation appointment just two days before the killing but failed to attend.
Smith delivered a forceful blow to Mr Higgins' face causing him to stumble backwards before collapsing onto his back. Smith looked back and saw his victim had lost consciousness but he carried on walking away from the scene.
Smith was sentenced to six years in jail with an extended licence period of three years. He will serve two-thirds of the custodial sentence before he can be considered for parole.
[Custody image of a man in his late 20s with short black hair and a closely-trimmed beard]Jay Webster
Jay Webster killed his best friend in a one-punch attack after an argument outside a library and then pleaded with him: "Get up, get up." Cardiff Crown Court heard the 28-year-old had been drinking with his friend Benjamin Lloyd, 27, before the pair headed into Caerphilly town centre for a night out.
But Webster was turned away from a pub for being too drunk and the pair became embroiled in a "silly argument" outside a library. The court heard witnesses watched in horror as Webster punched Mr Lloyd to the head before he was sent crashing to the ground. A witness said: "I can recall Mr Lloyd hitting the ground hard and the noise was horrible. It was almost like the sound of a snap as his head hit the ground."
Webster appeared "absolutely devastated" as he stood over his best friend frantically saying: "Get up Ben. Get up." CCTV footage captured the moment the violence was sparked on April 1, 2023. Prosecutor James Wilson said: "The defendant pushes Mr Lloyd up against a window. Mr Lloyd takes two swings and misses. The defendant punches Mr Lloyd to the left side of his face with his right fist and he falls to the ground."
Benjamin Leonard Lloyd(Image: Gwent Police)
Mr Lloyd, who regained consciousness three minutes later, refused to wait for an ambulance at the scene but instead tried to get into a taxi. Police arrived to find him with dried blood in his mouth before Mr Lloyd told officers he did not need medical assistance and did not want to make a complaint. The court heard Mr Lloyd was taken home to his father's house where he was urged to get medical attention by his worried family. He refused help but instead went to bed while his father checked on him during the night.
Mr Wilson said: "His father kept an eye on Ben through the night but discovered him at about 9.30am unconscious. His father attempted CPR but sadly Ben passed away." Webster pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was jailed for five years and three months.
(Image: South Wales Police)
Daniel Howells-Thomas carried out an unprovoked attack upon Keyron Curtis, 24, outside the Colliers Arms in Penywaun, Aberdare, in the early hours of October 17, 2021. The 21-year-old suffered a catastrophic bleed on the brain and died four months later in hospital. His family agreed to have his organs donated, which saved the lives of four people.
His attacker ran away from the scene and initially denied punching Keyron when arrested by police. He later pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault by beating of Mr Curtis' friend Jordan Stokes. He was sentenced to nine years imprisonment during a sentencing hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.
Keyron Curtis(Image: South Wales Police)
During the hearing Keyron's father Scott Curtis tearfully spoke of the devastation of his son's death and his pain at Keyron not being able to meet his baby daughter who was born three weeks after his death. He said: "I always thought the worst pain a parent could feel is when their child moves out of the family home and starts to live their own life.
"I would give anything to have that pain now as this pain is unbelievable. I never ever imagined any of our children would die before us especially in such a horrendous way.
"He looked after his mother as we both suffer with mental health issues and it's destroyed us. Our lives stopped that night the night Daniel punched and killed my beloved son Keyron."
(Image: Gwent Police)
Richard Thompson, 42, was killed after being knocked unconscious by a single punch thrown by his friend Jamie Garwood at his home which caused him to hit his head on the floor. While unconscious those around him placed cigarette butts in his nose before an ambulance was called.
The victim was punched by Garwood, 34, at his home in Newport on August 30, 2022, in an assault which was to have catastrophic consequences. All those present at the house had been drinking and taking drugs, including Mr Thompson, and the defendant had been smoking cannabis.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court heard Mr Thompson and his partner Jenny Chard's home in Tewkesbury Walk had been "cuckooed", which is when properties are taken over by those involved in drug dealing to be used for their practices. Garwood was not involved in that but knew Mr Thompson well and knew he was addicted to Class A drugs and vulnerable.
Richard Thompson(Image: Gwent Police)
The defendant threw a left-handed punch which struck Mr Thompson on the chin. Mr Thompson fell to the ground and his head struck an uncarpeted surface. The defendant's partner Vicky Moody described the sound as "sickening".
Mr Thompson was unconscious for a number of minutes. He regained consciousness at one stage but his condition deteriorated and he couldn't be raised. An ambulance was called two hours later. During that time individuals were seen putting cigarette butts in Mr Thompson's nose as he lay unconscious on the sofa.
Garwood was sentenced to six years behind bars with an extended licence period of four years. He was ordered to serve at least two-thirds of the custodial period before he could be considered for release.
Boxing fan Brandon Sillence killed 20-year-old Dean Skillen with a single punch that made his victim's skull rotate on his spine and caused a catastrophic brain injury. The defendant had been "aggressive and confrontational" moments before he punched Dean Skillin and Dean's cousin Taylor Lock in quick succession while they were on a night out.
Caernarfon Crown Court heard 25-year-old Sillence used his fists to deliver a fatal blow to Skillin, which resulted in him "being brain dead before he hit the ground". A judge told him: "You would have punched your own shadow" that night outside The Waverley Hotel in Bangor on September 19, 2020.
Dean Skillin(Image: Family photo)
The judge sentenced Sillence to 10 years imprisonment for the manslaughter of Dean and one year for assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Mr Lock to run concurrently.
Luke Williams killed a much-loved grandfather with a single punch when an argument over bullying children escalated. Pumped-up Williams killed Karl Saffy with a punch in Cristionydd in Wrexham, a court heard.
Williams, who had pleaded guilty to manslaughter, put his head in his hands as he was sentenced at Mold Crown Court. He was sentenced to six years minus 134 days which he spent in custody on remand.
A judge said the defendant and his father David Williams had gone to the home of Mr Saffy's former wife after hearing about a disagreement which had had nothing to do with them. The defendant should have stayed away and contacted police if he had legitimate concerns over bullying, said the judge.
Instead the defendant, of Penycae, Wrexham, became "pumped up" over "family loyalty" and ended up punching 57-year-old Mr Saffy near his right ear as he changed his shoes on the stairs of his ex-wife's flat. A pathologist said he was "effectively brain dead" before he hit the ground.
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