JONATHAN ARMSTRONG SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER IN WHITLEY BAY TRAGEDY

Jonathan Armstrong, a man from Whitley Bay, was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of his boyfriend, Dean Bowe. The tragic incident took place at a flat located on South Parade in Whitley Bay on September 7. Authorities reported that Bowe, aged 32, was discovered with a severe head injury at the scene. The news of his death has left his family devastated, expressing their shock and profound grief over the loss of their loved one.

Following the court proceedings at Newcastle Crown Court, Armstrong, who is 44 years old and also resides at the same address on South Parade, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for his role in the assault. The court heard that after the attack, Armstrong did not immediately seek help. Instead, he left Bowe lying unconscious on the floor for over an hour before finally calling emergency services. This delay in providing aid has been a focal point of the prosecution’s case.

Detective Sergeant Ian Paxton described Armstrong’s behavior as