Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of father outside Walsall nightclub

Kejuan Malone's punches are said to have caused Kevin Taylor to fall over and hit his head on the ground, which resulted in fatal injuries.

He died outside the Decode Lounge club on Lichfield Street shortly before 5am on December 7 last year.  

The attack was captured on CCTV and shows Malone attacking Mr Taylor before the father falls backwards and strikes his head on the pavement. The two are sad to have had a verbal exchange outside the club before the fatal attack took place.

Malone, of Osprey Close in Hall Green, Birmingham, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 51-year-old Kevin Taylor.

The 33-year-old will be sentenced on May 12.

Mr Taylor was unconscious on the floor for some time before a member of the public went to his aid while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

However, he sadly died from his injuries.

The inquest into his death was opened at the Black Country Coroner's Court in Oldbury on December 19 and immediately adjourned in light of ongoing criminal proceedings in relation to the death.

Through CCTV and local enquires, police were able to identify Malone and arrest him two days after the attack. 

In a tribute issued by West Midlands Police after his death, Mr Taylor's children said: "Dad, you were our hero, a guiding light who taught us love, kindness, and resilience.

"Your generosity and unwavering support touched so many lives, and your memory will forever live in our hearts. We love you deeply and will honour your legacy always.”

Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt, who led the investigation, said: “This is a tragic case. Mr Taylor was enjoying a night out when his life was tragically taken.

“Mr Taylor’s family have been left devastated by his death and I just hope this conviction helps just a little as they try to come to terms with what has happened.

"My thoughts remain with them.”