A one-punch killer is facing prison after he admitted causing the death of a man.
William Longworth pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Noel Reynolds, who died a few weeks after the assault. The 36-year-old punched Mr Reynolds, 37, of South Shields, on the evening of December 10 last year in the Balkwell Avenue area of North Shields.
He was taken to hospital, where he remained in an unresponsive state until he died on January 3 this year.
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During a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court, Longworth pleaded guilty to manslaughter while his partner, Marie Office, 37, admitted doing acts intended to pervert the course of justice by giving Longworth a false alibi. The pair, both of Gunerton Place, North Shields, will be sentenced on December 22, when full details of what happened will be revealed.
Speaking previously, Detective Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police's Major Investigation Team, said: "Firstly, our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Noel and we will continue to offer his family specialist support while they continue to come to terms with what has happened. I also want to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported our investigation, as well as the local community for your support and cooperation."
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