Rakeem Miles killed Samuel Winter with one punch after a minor brush on an escalator at Southwark Underground station. The incident occurred on August 22, leading to Winter suffering a critical brain injury and dying two days later. Miles was apprehended using his Oyster card. Judge Kelleher sentenced him to eight years with a parole eligibility of under six years. Winter was remembered as a gentle and kind individual, emphasizing the tragedy of such violence on innocent lives.
Judge Benedict Kelleher sentenced Miles to eight years imprisonment with an extended licence period of five years, although he will serve less than five-and-a-half years before parole.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell stated that this tragic event underscores the impacts of violence and loss, emphasizing that nothing can bring Samuel back.
Samuel Winter was described by his family as a gentle and kind person, a qualified physiotherapist, and a passionate volunteer, whose absence will leave a significant void.
Both men were travelling on the same train without any previous interaction before the escalator incident escalated into a violent attack.
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