Man jailed for four years after killing brother with punch
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Brent Clayton, 62, has been sentenced to four years in prison for the manslaughter of his brother Simon at a social club in November 2024.
Brent Clayton, 62, of Waterfoot, has been sentenced to four years in prison at Preston Crown Court for the manslaughter of his brother Simon Clayton, 58, of Accrington. The fatal incident occurred at Waterfoot Social Club on 23 November 2024 following a night of drinking.
During the trial, the court heard that the brothers had spent much of the day drinking before arriving at the club in the evening. CCTV footage showed them together in a function room shortly before the incident. Prosecutors argued that what began as drunken horseplay escalated into violence, with Clayton acting in anger and retaliation after being punched by his brother.
Claytor claimed he had acted in self-defence. However, Judge Robert Altham rejected this account, stating: 'You claimed you acted in self-defence, which was contradicted by the CCTV and your comments to the police on the night.' The judge added that he was satisfied this was not a case of excessive force in self-defence. Simon's wife Gaynor provided a victim personal statement to the court.
How it is being reported
- Man jailed for killing his brother in 'stupid play fight' at Waterfoot club'This is a tragic example of how reckless behaviour when drunk can end so badly'LancsLive · 14 Oct, 12:12
- Man who killed his 'gentle giant' brother at Waterfoot Social Club in Rossendale jailedHe was sentenced today for the manslaughter of his younger brother.Chorley Guardian · 14 Oct, 11:26
- Killer sentenced to 4 years after brother's one-punch death at social clubA Waterfoot man who killed his brother with a single punch following a night of drinking has been jailed for four years.Lancashire Telegraph · 14 Oct, 11:15
- LIVE updates as man sentenced for killing brother with punch at social clubLive updates from the sentencing of Brent Clayton, who was found guilty of the manslaughter of his brother Simon Clayton following a trial.Lancashire Telegraph · 14 Oct, 09:46
In this story: Brent Clayton · Simon Clayton · Waterfoot Social Club · Waterfoot · Accrington · Preston Crown Court · Judge Robert Altham
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