Sentence
Gareth Stark
Gareth Stark (aged 38) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 15 May 2026 to 9 Years for Manslaughter and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 May 2026
- Sentence
- 9 Years
- Judge
- Judge Paul Farrer KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate |
| Common law Battery |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and battery in Stafford, Staffordshire, between 9 October 2023 and 20 October 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Limited Basis of Plea; Vulnerable victim; Breach of trust; Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder / Depression / Depressive disorder / Depressive episode