David Brannock jailed 12 years for manslaughter

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David Brannock was jailed for 12 years for the manslaughter of Jason Flannery, a father of three. He was also sentenced for attacking three members of the victim’s family. The proceedings were reported on 19 December 2014.

Brannock had been cleared of murder and found guilty of manslaughter. The verdict report also recorded that he was guilty of injuring two of the victim’s children. Those verdicts were reported on 13 November 2014.

An earlier report, dated 10 November 2014, recorded that Brannock was charged with murdering Jason Flannery and assaulting family members. It also said the jury had been asked to acquit him of murder.