RICKY KNOTT SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER IN CASTLEFORD TRAGEDY
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Castleford Domestic Homicide
In a case that has shocked the community of Castleford, Ricky Knott was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Rebecca Simpson. The incident occurred during an altercation at Miss Simpson's residence on Smawthorne Grove in Castleford, which took place in the early hours of August 26 last year.
Knott, aged 32, admitted to pushing Miss Simpson during a heated argument while he was intoxicated. The confrontation escalated inside her home, leading to tragic consequences. Following the incident, Knott initially claimed that Miss Simpson's death was a
Knott, aged 32, admitted to pushing Miss Simpson during a heated argument while he was intoxicated. The confrontation escalated inside her home, leading to tragic consequences. Following the incident, Knott initially claimed that Miss Simpson's death was a