Man dies two years after life-changing assault

A man has died more than two years after a one-punch attack left him with a serious head injury, police have said.

Gareth Davis, 44, was assaulted in Hull city centre on 26 December 2022. He was placed into an induced coma and later looked after in a care home.

Humberside Police said a post-mortem examination would be carried out to determine the cause of death.

Liam Lovick, then 34, of Dodthorpe, Hull, was jailed for six years in May 2023 after being convicted of two counts of grievous bodily harm at Hull Crown Court.

Mr Davis died on Tuesday, the force said. A spokesperson added : "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Gareth's family and loved ones as they come to terms with their tragic loss."

In December 2023, Mr Davis and his family took part in a police campaign against one-punch attacks.

In a video filmed by the force, his father William spoke about the lasting impact the attack had on the family.

He described Mr Davis as a "gentle giant who would do anything for anybody".

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