Kickboxer who 'lost it' jailed for mother's manslaughter (opens original article in a new tab)

A 29-year-old kickboxer was jailed for six and a half years for manslaughter after killing his mother in a five-second attack, with family members expressing distress over the trial's depiction of her.

• Kickboxer Luke Donnelly jailed for 6.5 years for manslaughter of his mother Catherine Henry in Louth.
• Donnelly admitted killing his mother after a 5-second attack, citing provocation and drug use, but was found not guilty of murder.
• Family members criticized the trial's portrayal of Catherine Henry, emphasizing her loving nature and the impact of Donnelly's actions on their grief.