A man who befriended and then fatally assaulted a pensioner before stealing his car has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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Edgaras Motiejunas, 24, of no fixed address, was convicted of manslaughter and theft at the Old Bailey on 30 September and sentenced today (Tuesday, 3 December).
Incident Details
The victim, 68-year-old Elvaras Simanatis, originally from Lithuania, died from a head injury after being punched by Motiejunas on 16 October 2023. Following the assault in Boundary Lane, East London, Elvaras fell, hitting his head on the pavement, which caused a severe brain bleed. He was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries on 25 October.
Discovery and Arrest
Police were initially called to reports of someone interfering with a car on Boundary Lane. Officers found Motiejunas at the scene and arrested him for possession of a stolen car key. Further investigation revealed the vehicle belonged to Elvaras, who had been assaulted earlier that day.
