Man admits he killed dad-of-two with one punch
A MAN has admitted killing a father-of-two with a single punch outside a nightclub.
Esinkumo Ayabowei died in hospital the day after being knocked to the ground by Kieran Terence Roberts in Bangor.
Roberts, 26, had been facing a murder charge but his guilty plea to manslaughter was accepted by the prosecution at Mold Crown Court.
Paul Lewis QC, prosecuting, said the situation had been discussed with the CPS, police and the family of Mr Ayabowei.
He said: “This is essentially an unlawful killing as a result of a single punch by the defendant.”
The prosecution had previously said in writing that it would accept a manslaughter plea and he now formally did so, he added.
October 2 had been set aside for a trial and that date will now be the sentencing hearing.
The judge ordered a pre-sentence report which he said should consider the issue of dangerousness only, and Roberts was remanded in custody.
Mr Ayabowei, 27, of Llangefni, who was also known as Henry and Romeo, was found unconscious outside Peep nightclub in the early hours of April 1.
Following his death, his family paid tribute to him as a “devoted and caring father”, adding: “Henry was a loving partner to Melicia, a devoted and caring father to Tianna and Emelia and uncle to Kian.
“He always put his family first, sometimes to the detriment of his own interests.
“As can be seen by the many tributes afforded to Henry, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.
“Although we are all devastated to lose Henry at such a young age, and that our lives will never be the same, we as a family will not allow this senseless act to destroy the future of his b beloved girls.
“Whilst a dad’s love may n never be completely replaced, we will do all in our power to ensure the best possible future for his girls under the circums stances.”
Mr Ayabowei had played fo football for many teams in the a area, including Llangefni, Llan nfairpwll and Trearddur Bay. AN ORGANISATION for people with high IQs has been slammed after one of its magazines published an article that criticised the National Eisteddfod held on Anglesey this year.
The Mensa publication said the Welsh language festival “looked down” on those who are not Welsh speakers.
The unnamed author wrote: “I understand that the language is important but it’s already spoken here by around 80% of the local population. Does it need more promotion?
“Also, I always understood the Eisteddfod to be about Welsh culture and arts – not just the language.
“If that’s the case then why are so many who don’t speak the language looked down on by those involved with the Eisteddfod, almost as second class citizens.”
A spokesperson for Mensa said: “The article was published in a members’ newsletter for members in Wales only and was written by a Welsh member who regularly writes pieces in a style which members fully understand as being tongue in cheek.
“It was not a statement but a personal comment piece written under a Talking Points banner.
“There was no intention on the part of the writer to denigrate either Welsh people or the National Eisteddfod.”