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Andrew Heath fire death: Man admits manslaughter | Andrew Heath fire death: Man admits manslaughter |
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A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a man found dead after a fire in his flat. | |
Andrew Heath, 52, was found after the fire in Warndon, Worcester, in December 2011. | Andrew Heath, 52, was found after the fire in Warndon, Worcester, in December 2011. |
Daniel Martin, of Canterbury Road, Ronkswood, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Heath. | Daniel Martin, of Canterbury Road, Ronkswood, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Heath. |
Martin has now admitted manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court. He was remanded in custody while psychiatric reports are prepared. | Martin has now admitted manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court. He was remanded in custody while psychiatric reports are prepared. |
Sentencing is due to take place on 26 July. | Sentencing is due to take place on 26 July. |
Three other men were previously jailed in connection with the case. | Three other men were previously jailed in connection with the case. |
Gary Dayus, formerly of Oakridge Close, Marcus Taylor of Sadlers Walk and Tom Barnes, of Turners Close, all in Worcester, admitted conspiracy to intimidate witnesses. | |
They were each given 14-month sentences at Worcester Crown Court in March. |
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