Danny Humble was killed by the group of teenagers – aged 16 and 17 at the time – as he returned home from a night out with his partner in Cramlington last year. A trial at Newcastle Crown Court heard the 35-year-old fell on himself after meeting his killers in an underpass. After a joke by the youths that he looked like one of TV stars Ant and Dec, they launched an attack which lawyers said was about 15 seconds of violence. Jurors were told the victim, a father-of-two, was repeatedly kicked to the floor and left with a “devastating” head injury from which he could not recover. Danny Humble suffered a “catastrophic” head injury in an attack in which he was kicked and stamped on. Credit: Family photo On Tuesday 5 July, the jury in court returned their verdicts on the fourth day of deliberations. Former soldier Alistair Dickson, 18, of Hawkins Way, Blyth, Northumberland, was convicted of murder after jurors heard he stamped on Mr Humble’s head. The jury acquitted his co-accused of murder, but found them guilty of manslaughter. They were Kyros Robinson, 18, of Woodside Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Ethan Scott, 18, of Chester Grove, Blyth, Bailey Wilson, 18, of Mitford Avenue, Blyth and a 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons . . Two other teenagers, Izaak Little, 18, of Blackthorn Drive, Blyth, and a 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were cleared of Mr Humble’s murder on orders from a judge last month. In the trial heard moments before the attack, Mr Humble was the subject of a joke when one of the teenagers said he looked like TV presenter Ant McPartlin. There was no trouble at that point, but shortly afterwards Mr Humble tried to punch one of the group, then aged 16, before he himself was knocked to the floor. Mr Justice Bennathan told the defendants that “significant custodial” conditions will follow when they are sentenced. Danny Humble met his killers in an underpass near Romsey Close, Cramlington, where he was set upon by the group of teenagers. Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees “So many lives have been ruined by what happened that night.” Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Brooks, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a truly tragic case in which a father has lost his life and our thoughts remain with Danny’s bereaved family and loved ones. “Danny was a well-respected member of the Cramlington community and leaves behind two absolutely devastated children, a devoted partner, loving family and countless friends. “This has been a complex investigation which has relied on the support of the community to come forward as witnesses and help with the case – and I would like to thank people for their help. “I also want to thank Danny’s loved ones for their patience, cooperation and dignity during the investigation and court proceedings.” Chief Insp Brooks added: “So many lives have been ruined by what happened that night. “The children were left without a father and those responsible caused pain and suffering to their loved ones and destroyed their own chances for a happy future. “No one wins when it comes to violence and I want to send a clear message to anyone who thinks such actions are acceptable – the consequences are devastating and can tear lives apart. “As a force we are fully committed to tackling violent crime and working with partners we will continue to play our part to ensure the area remains one of the safest in the country.” The five teenagers convicted of murdering Mr Humble on 28 May 2021 have been remanded in custody. They will be sentenced in September. Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know…
