Man guilty of manslaughter after fatal Wrexham punch

Paul Ince, 31, of Cefn Road, Abenbury, Wrexham, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 59-year-old John Ithell following an eight-day trial at Mold Crown Court.

The verdict was delivered today (Friday 17 October) after Ince denied killing Mr Ithell.

In the early hours of 12 June 2023, Ince punched John to the face in an unprovoked attack outside a block of flats in Pont Wen, Wrexham.

John fell backwards into a fence and hit his head on the concrete floor, causing a severe head injury. He sadly died later that same day, just hours after the assault.

Ince will be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday 18 November.

Detective Constable Katie Doyle said: “Our heartfelt condolences remain with John Ithell’s family today at the conclusion of this trial.

“No result can compensate for the loss of life and the grief that has been caused, but I hope Ince’s conviction can bring some closure to John’s family as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss.”