Face of Bentilee teen who killed Big Ne, 55, in attack outside Milton takeaway

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Teenage killer Wilson Pereira has been jailed for three years after the death of a man. The 19-year-old punched Neil Gaskell during a disagreement in Milton.

Police taped off the centre of Milton following the attack outside a takeaway on May 7, 2023. The 55-year-old Milton dad - who was known as Big Ne - was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment and died there 16 days later.

Now Pereira, from Bentilee, has been jailed after admitting manslaughter at Stafford Crown Court.

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A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Pereira punched Neil Gaskell following an exchange of words on Millrise Road. Mr Gaskell suffered a serious head injury. Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical staff, Neil was pronounced dead on Tuesday 23 May, 2023."

Neil Gaskell, aged 55, of Milton
Neil Gaskell, aged 55, of Milton
The cordon in Millrise Road, Milton -Credit:StokeSentinel
The cordon in Millrise Road, Milton -Credit:StokeSentinel
The police cordon in Millrise Road, Milton -Credit:StokeSentinel
The police cordon in Millrise Road, Milton -Credit:StokeSentinel

Police have described the case as 'tragic'.

Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Hannan said: “The circumstances surrounding this case are tragic in every sense and I know the outcome has been devastating for all those involved. Our thoughts and condolences are very much with Neil’s family at this difficult time.”

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