Man jailed for causing death of Paul McTasney after 'simple falling out'

A man has been jailed after a "simple falling out" led to a violent attack which caused the death of Paul McTasney in Bradford.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 9th Sep 2020, 17:09 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2020, 17:12 BST

Sean Holt, 31, of Vivien Road, Allerton, attacked Mr McTasney after an argument in the early hours of Saturday, May 9.

Mr McTasney, who was 38 and also lived on Vivien Road, suffered a serious head injury in the assault.

He died in hospital hours later.

Sean Holt, 31, of Vivien Road, Allerton, was jailed for three years.Sean Holt, 31, of Vivien Road, Allerton, was jailed for three years.
Sean Holt, 31, of Vivien Road, Allerton, was jailed for three years.
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Bradford Crown Court heard that Holt had been trying to teach Mr McTasney "a lesson".

When it was clear Mr McTasney was seriously injured, Holt remained at the scene and put him in the recovery position.

Holt pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday, September 9.

He has been jailed for three years.

Paul McTasney, 38, was killed in the incident on Saturday, May 9.Paul McTasney, 38, was killed in the incident on Saturday, May 9.
Paul McTasney, 38, was killed in the incident on Saturday, May 9.

Detective Chief Inspector Fiona Gaffney said: "This was a tragic case for everyone involved and our sympathies remain with the family of Paul McTasney at this time.

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"Paul died after a simple falling out that led to violence, and Holt now has some time in prison to reflect on the consequences of his actions.

"I hope this serves as a reminder to everyone of what can happen when violence is used to settle disputes and would urge people to walk away from tense situations.”