Trevor Gocan, 57, was convicted of manslaughter for the death of his elderly neighbor, James O'Neill, following a dispute regarding a gate. The violent incident occurred in Covent Garden on October 6, 2024, where Gocan assaulted O'Neill in public view, leading to a fatal brain bleed. The altercation resulted in O'Neill sustaining serious injuries, and he died two weeks later. The court heard that Gocan attempted to defend his actions as self-defense, but the jury deemed his behavior unacceptable. He is set for sentencing on June 26.
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found him guilty yesterday (May 1) of the manslaughter of James O'Neill - known as Jim.
Gocan has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at Southwark Crown Court on June 26.
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