Man who claimed self-defence jailed over killing (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was jailed for killing his friend in a brutal attack, despite claiming self-defence.

• A man was jailed for 13 years and six months for manslaughter after killing his friend in a brutal attack.
• The victim suffered 59 injuries, including significant blunt force head trauma, during the attack at a disused brewery.
• Hall claimed self-defence but was found guilty after police investigation showed excessive force was used.