Manslaughter trial opening in case of Halesowen father left blind and brain damaged in assault
Man was charged with manslaughter of a father who died a year after being blinded in an assault
A 35-year-old man is due to stand trial today for the manslaughter of a Halesowen father who was left brain damaged and blind when he was headbutted.
Daniel Sedgley attacked his victim outside the Lighthouse pub in Coombs Road, Belle Vale, Cradley Heath on October 8, 2022. The deceased man Neil Greenway was injured during the incident.
The defendant was jailed for 20 months after pleading guilty to wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
However, 52-year-old Mr Greenway subsequently passed away on November 3, 2023 resulting in West Midlands Police charging Sedgley, of Longbridge Road, Halesowen, with his manslaughter.
The jury was sworn in on Monday for the trial which is due to open this morning. Judge Michael Chambers KC said much of the evidence will involve medical reports and pathology and the cause of Mr Greenway’s death.
Sedgley denies manslaughter.