In a significant development in the case of John Hackett’s tragic death, three teenagers, a 16-year-old girl, and two 15-year-old boys, have pleaded guilty to manslaughter. This heart-wrenching incident occurred in April 2023, when Mr Hackett was found lifeless in his Nuneaton home, just a day after being brutally attacked by youths in the Snow Hill Recreation Ground on Nuneaton’s Camp Hill Road.
The brutal nature of the attack sent shockwaves through the local community, leading to swift action by law enforcement. The three young defendants, whose identities remain protected due to their age, were taken into custody shortly after the incident.
On the morning of January 8, 2024, these teenagers entered guilty pleas for manslaughter, marking a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings surrounding John Hackett’s untimely demise. Detective Chief Inspector Collette O’Keefe conveyed the profound impact of this vicious assault on the victim’s family, friends, and the wider community.
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