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Later Webber saw him in a corridor and punched him again "with the force of a train", witnesses said. Initially Webber, 32, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Tragically, six weeks after he was assaulted Mr Edney died as a result of injuries sustained. As a result Webber pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The judge told Webber: "I've heard moving victim impact statements from Mr Edney's family. They describe him as a loving, kind father and brother. William Hunter, prosecuting, described Mr Edney as an alcoholic, but a good neighbour, who "would not say boo to a goose". Mr Hunter said Webber was a tall man with a big build who some neighbours felt was intimidating.
Later Webber punched Mr Edney a second time, knocking him out cold with a formidable blow described by a witness as "with the force of a train", the court heard. Mr Edney eventually returned to his flat, an ambulance was called, but sadly his condition deteriorated and he died six weeks later. When Webber was arrested he made false accusations to police.
He falsely claimed he had acted in self-defence as Mr Edney had a knife, the court heard. After Mr Edney passed away his family paid tribute to him, saying: "Simon was a loving and caring son, brother, father, grandad and friend to many. He always found time to help anyone who asked for help, and he accepted everyone regardless of their quirks and differences. We all love you and always will. Patrick Mason, defending, said his client had a troubled background but his only previous offences for violence involved a robbery and he was working to rehabilitate in jail.
