Man jailed for nightclub punch death of 'hero' dad

A man who admitted causing the death of a man outside a nightclub by punching him has been jailed for more than five years.

West Midlands Police said Kejuan Malone, 33, hit Kevin Taylor, 51, "multiple times" outside DeCode Lounge on Lichfield Street, Walsall, on 7 December.

Mr Taylor fell, hit his head on the pavement and later died from his injuries.

Malone, from Osprey Close, Hall Green, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to Mr Taylor's manslaughter in April and was jailed at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday.

Police said the men, who were both customers at the club earlier that evening, were involved in a "verbal exchange" before the attack.

The club was closed down the month after Mr Taylor's death.

Mr Taylor's children described him as their "hero".

"Your generosity and unwavering support touched so many lives and your memory will forever live in our hearts," they said.

"We love you deeply and will honour your legacy always."

Mr Taylor's parents paid tribute to his "kindness and compassion".

"You brought joy and pride to our lives and your selflessness touched hearts far and wide," they added.

As well as being given a 64-month prison sentence, Malone was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

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