BOTCHED Two Men Guilty of Killing Pensioner in Watch Robbery Gone Wrong

Two men have been convicted of manslaughter after an 83-year-old pensioner died following a botched robbery attempt. Tony Griffin, 54, and Wesley McDonnell, 46, both from Birmingham, were found guilty at Warwick Crown Court on 21 November. They face sentencing in January.

Attack on Pensioner Outside Rehab Centre

Neil O’Donnell was visiting his partner at a rehabilitation centre on Shaftmoor Lane, Hall Green, on 14 May when Griffin, a convicted career criminal, approached his car armed with what police believe was a screwdriver. Griffin tried to snatch Mr O’Donnell’s watch, but the pensioner fought back until staff chased Griffin away.

Mr O’Donnell was hospitalised for an arm injury but discharged soon after. Tragically, he died a week later from complications caused by an infection linked to the attack.

CCTV Evidence and Criminal Histories Exposed

West Midlands Police investigations showed McDonnell was caught on CCTV at a nearby Co-op watching Mr O’Donnell’s watch. He met up with Griffin, and footage captured them following the pensioner’s car to the rehab centre.

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