A Slough man who killed a man in a pub with a single punch has been jailed for three years and six months after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Usman Hanif, 29, punched John Barry in the face at the Red Lion pub in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, after being told Mr Barry had sexually assaulted two women.
Hanif, of High Street, Langley, Slough, was given the prison sentence at Aylesbury Crown Court on Monday (June 2). A jury found Hanif guilty of one count of manslaughter at the same court on 27 March, following a trial.
At approximately 12.50am on Saturday, July 20 last year, Hanif punched Barry once to the face at the High Street pub. Mr Barry died from his injuries three days later.
Two women later reported to Thames Valley Police that Mr Barry sexually assaulted them by touching them inappropriately over their clothing in the pub. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “This was investigated but no further action could be taken following Mr Barry’s death.”
‘Devastating and fatal consequences’
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Laura Corscadden, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “This case has presented a difficult and painful set of circumstances for all involved, with devastating and fatal consequences. Usman Hanif confronted John Barry, punching him to the face, causing him to fall and he never regained consciousness.
“Hanif’s actions were found to have been unlawful and resulted in the death of Mr Barry. Our thoughts remain with Mr Barry’s family who have lost their loved one and everyone affected.
“We remain committed to ensuring that justice is pursued through lawful means and victims are supported appropriately.”
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