Teen admits manslaughter after the death of a man in Littlehampton
Paul Lawrence, who was 51, died after an assault on Gladonian Road in January 2024
A teenage boy has been convicted of manslaughter - following the death of a man in Littlehampton.
51-year-old Paul Lawrence died after he was assaulted in Gladonian Road in January 2024.
The 17-year-old from Bognor Regis pleaded guilty to manslaughter during a court appearance on Monday (6 October).
He remains on bail and is due to be sentenced at the same court on 12 December.
A second 17-year-old boy, from Littlehampton, was previously convicted in connection with the incident, after pleading guilty to sending a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003, and possession of cannabis.
Neither of the boys can be named for legal reasons.