Forty-seven-year-old Scott Foster was tragically left lifeless on Rosgill Drive in Seacroft on the evening of June 14, having been punched without provocation. He fell back and struck his head on the pavement. Remorseful Liam Petch, who knew the victim, was quickly arrested for the attack and fully admitted his actions, before later pleading guilty to a charge of manslaughter. He was jailed at Leeds Crown Court this afternoon for four years and eight months.
He died a short time later. A pathologist later confirmed the injury was consistent with him striking his head on a hard surface, such as pavement or the road. Petch was arrested a short time later and gave a prepared statement. He accepted causing the death and was quick to concede that Mr Foster had not been showing aggression, but said he initially sensed him moving around him and thought he would attack. None of the witnesses from the scene that night were prepared to provide a statement.