Overview
- Demiesh Williams, 30, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court to five years and three months for the manslaughter of Andrew Clark, 43.
- Court guidance stated Williams will serve up to two-thirds of the term in custody before release on licence, subject to recall if breached.
- CCTV evidence showed Williams left the Beckenham store after a queue dispute, returned wearing a face covering, and struck Clark with an open-handed blow.
- Clark fell, suffered a catastrophic brain injury, and died three days later; Williams was arrested in Croydon and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
- The victim’s family decried systemic failings in the justice system, while Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick called the sentence “paltry” and said he would seek reconsideration.