Man jailed for manslaughter after punch killed 'wonderful Dad' in Hemel Hempstead
David Lewis was sentenced for four years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter
A man has been jailed for manslaughter following an unprovoked punch that has killed a man in Hemel Hempstead.
38-year-old David Lewis, from Hemel Hempstead, appeared at Luton Crown Court today (25 March) and has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison.
He pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Jack Oliver Frogell, also known as Olly.
The incident happened at a private charity event at Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club in the early hours of Saturday 25 October.
Olly, who was aged 48, was at the event with his family when he was punched in the car park by David Lewis.
Lewis was seen walking away on CCTV, while others rushed to help Olly.
Olly was taken to hospital but died on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said:
“This has been a heartbreaking ordeal for Olly’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with them as they continue to deal with their loss.”
Shortly after his death, Olly’s wife Lisa said:
“Our beloved Olly loved by so many, he was truly the most wonderful Dad and loving husband but also the heart of our community. This has left us with a huge void in our lives that can never be filled.”
Lewis was sentenced by the court to four years and four months. He has already served 119 days on a tagged curfew.