10 Years In Prison For Murderer Of “Good-Natured Dad”

10 Years In Prison For Murderer Of "Good-Natured Dad"
10 Years In Prison For Murderer Of “Good-Natured Dad”

After pleading guilty to the killing of Neville Morrison, 53, earlier this year, a man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for his crime.

A dispute between James Hayman and Neville took place on 6 March at Neville’s home address on Roborough Close, Bransholme, which led to Hayman being charged with Neville’s murder. Hayman, 37, of Broadstone Close, Hull, was to go to trial following Neville’s murder.

In an appearance at Hull Crown Court on Tuesday 23 August, Hayman was charged with manslaughter and pleaded guilty, admitting that despite seriously assaulting Neville following a disagreement, he did not intend to kill him.

A report of safety concerns led officers to Neville’s home address on the morning of 6 March, where they found him deceased.

Neville died after tearing his spleen in an altercation with Hayman following a disagreement.

Although the two men had been friends, Hayman was exploiting Neville’s home for his own purposes.

Today (Friday 16 September), Hayman returned to Hull Crown Court to face sentencing for Neville’s manslaughter. He was sentenced to ten years in prison and an additional four years on licence for being a dangerous offender.

Superintendent Doug Blackwood, Senior Investigating Officer, stated:

“Before I address today’s outcome at court, I would like to extend my gratitude to Neville’s family who have shown incredible strength throughout court proceedings.

“Whilst the outcome at court cannot sadly bring Neville back, I really hope that it provides them with some comfort in knowing the man responsible for Neville’s death is now behind bars and unable to harm anyone else.

“James Hayman took advantage of Neville’s relaxed and easy-going, good nature for his own selfish needs over a prolonged period of time, and then sadly fatally assaulted him.

“I’m pleased he admitted what he did, sparing Neville’s family the further heartache of a trial and that we have been able to bring him to justice.

“This was a complex investigation which involved a number of lines of enquiry and I would like to thank all of my colleagues at and the public for their assistance in helping us find the answers for Neville’s family.”

Neville’s family expressed their heartbreaking loss by saying:

“We cannot begin to put into words the devastation and heartache we have endured since losing dad earlier this year.

“This was a senseless and callous attack and we will never be able to comprehend why anybody would carry out such drastic and unforgivable actions over a disagreement.

“He exploited our dad’s good nature and caring personality, and now dad will never get to see his grandchildren grow up.

“We are pleased James Hayman is now in prison being punished for his actions, but this does not bring our dad or our children’s granddad back and we now have to learn to live in a world without him.”

Judge Thackray KC said:

“This is a lengthy sentence due to a clear pattern of behaviour of using extreme violence to solve problems. You have caused a lifetime of heartache to the family and friends of Neville Morrison.”

At the time, another man, Anthony Finnegan, 50, of Hagley Road, Birmingham, was also charged with Neville’s murder. The charge has been dropped after Hayman admitted and was convicted of manslaughter following his not guilty plea.



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