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Newbury man jailed for killing father-of-five





Simon Velvick (pictured), aged 42, of Newtown Road, Newbury, was handed the sentence after pleading guilty at Oxford Crown Court to the manslaughter of Mark Campbell.
Father of five, Mr Campbell died at The Nightingales, Newbury, on June 19 after being fatally injured by Velvick following an altercation.
The court heard Velvick argued with his victim before punching him.
Velvick was arrested about two hours later following an area search by officers.
At least six police cars, one van and a paramedic were on the scene for several hours while the police helicopter circled overhead searching the area after the attack.
Velvick had been charged with one count of murder on June 21. But appearing in court today, he pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter, which was accepted by the prosecution.
Following the sentencing, Det Ch Insp Ian Hunter, said: “This was a needless and senseless altercation that led to the tragic death of Mark Campbell.
“Simon Velvick has accepted responsibility for the unlawful death of Mark and has been sentenced accordingly.
"Our thoughts are with Mark’s family and I would like to pay tribute to the dignity they have demonstrated throughout these events despite the obvious distress they have suffered.”



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