Overview
- Andrew Clark, 43, died in hospital three days after being slapped outside a Sainsbury's in Beckenham and striking his head.
- Demiesh Williams, 30, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a sentence of five years and three months at Woolwich Crown Court.
- Under current rules for this offence, Williams must serve at least two-thirds of the term before being eligible for release on licence.
- Clark's widow, Cairistine, condemned the punishment as 'an absolute joke' and said the family will meet the Crown Prosecution Service to raise concerns.
- Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick called the sentence 'paltry' and said he is writing to the Attorney General to seek reconsideration.