Teenager admits killing pensioner

A 17-year-old boy has admitted killing a pensioner during last summer’s riots.

The teenager punched Richard Mannington Bowes, 68, on 8 August, in Ealing, West London, knocking him to the ground, where he banged his head.

Mr Bowes died in hospital three days later.

The boy admitted manslaughter when he appeared at Inner London Crown Court yesterday beside his mother, who is accused of perverting the course of justice, which she denies.

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