A teenager has been found guilty of manslaughter after the death of his neighbor in West London following an argument last year.
Jimmy McDonagh, 18, of Dawley Avenue, Uxbridge, was convicted at the Old Bailey after a trial lasting just over a week. The court heard how a single punch to the neck killed 44-year-old John Cavanagh on the evening of March 4, 2024.
Detective Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, who led the investigation, said:
“John’s family have had an agonising wait to hear the full evidence in this case, and while nothing will ease the pain they continue to live with, I hope this verdict provides some sense of justice for them. They have listened to witnesses, watched CCTV, and seen the evidence of McDonagh, who denied manslaughter, claiming he acted in self-defense. The jury did not believe McDonagh’s account and have found him guilty.”
McDonagh was convicted on Wednesday, January 15, and is due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey on March 7, 2025.
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