Northampton man's family bravely speak in court to tell one-punch killer how his actions have devastated them

The family of a Northampton man who was killed in a one-punch assault at a town centre pub say they "might never come to terms" with his loss.

Glenn Davies was killed in August last year when he was savagely punched in the back of the head at a Northampton town centre pub last year. He was 25.

At Northampton Crown Court yesterday (March 17), his killer - Michael Taiwo, 22, of Lorne Road - was jailed for four years and 10 months for manslaughter.

The court heard how the senseless attack had "robbed the family of a son, brother, partner, friend and future best man".

But ahead of the sentencing, Glenn's family bravely stood in court to tell Taiwo how his actions had devastated their lives and how they were still dealing with "unrelenting grief" more than six months after his death.

Glenn's partner of three years took the stand to tell the judge and Taiwo how she was still unable to come to terms with his death.

She told the 22-year-old in the dock: "He was such a kind, caring and loving boyfriend who meant the world to me. Every day he would make me laugh and smile.

"But on August 25, all of that changed and my world came tumbling down."

Glenn Davies died in hospital less than 24 hours after Michael Taiwo punched him in the back of the head at the Old Bank Pub in St Giles Square.

Glenn's partner told the court: "I never thought I would see my boyfriend in the way I did. To me he was invincible. I never thought I was going to lose him.

"I think of the last time I hugged him all the time. I don't think I will ever come to terms with what's happened to Glenn.

"He was such a joy to have in my life and I am completely heartbroken he isn't here."

During Glenn's family's statements, Taiwo sat silently with his head lowered.

Glenn's mother stood to tell Taiwo: "There is not an hour we don't think about Glenn. The pain it has caused cannot be put into words.

"We are unable to look at family photos anymore because it's too painful. Every day when I wake up my first thoughts are of my son."