A man has been jailed for manslaughter after two brutal punches in a Chatham car...
Published: 2:59 pm February 13, 2026
Updated: 2:49 am February 23, 2026

A man has been jailed for manslaughter after two brutal punches in a Chatham car park led to a man’s untimely death.

Unprovoked Attack in Magpie Hall Road Car Park

John Farmer, 45, struck his 33-year-old victim without warning on 1 April 2024, in a car park on Magpie Hall Road.

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The victim collapsed at the scene and was rushed to a hospital in London. Sadly, he was pronounced dead the very next day.

Swift Arrest and Conviction

Police arrested Farmer at his home on Coronation Road just days later, on 4 April. He denied guilt but was convicted at Maidstone Crown Court after a full trial.

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