A man has admitted causing the death of a pensioner after shoving him to the ground.
Neil Robinson hit his head on the concrete floor after being pushed over by James Gill during a road-rage incident.
Gill, 39, was driving along Ranson Road, Chilwell, when he spotted Mr Robinson walking along the side of the road on 16 December 2021.
He then got out of his car and confronted the 75-year-old, before shoving him backwards and causing what initially appeared to only be a small gash to Mr Robinson’s head.
Mr Robinson had actually fractured his skull during the fall however and tragically died in hospital nearly a week later on 22 December 2021 – just three days before Christmas.
Gill, of Station Road, Arksey, Doncaster, appeared before Nottingham Crown Court today (31 May 2022), where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
He is next due to appear at the same court for sentencing on 22 July 2022.
Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a completely unacceptable attack on an elderly man, which tragically resulted in him losing his life.
“There was absolutely no need for Gill to act the way that he did on the day of this incident.
“This has had a significant impact on Mr Robinson’s family, who are still understandably devastated by what happened.
“Gill can now expect to face a significant prison sentence for his mindless actions that day.
“This case should serve as a good example to other people who choose to commit acts of violence that this kind of behaviour can result in life-changing consequences, both for themselves and victims.
“I’d like to thank all of the witnesses who have come forward to assist us with our enquiries, during what has been a significant investigation.”
