Pair to be sentenced after pleading guilty to offences in connection with death of Doncaster dad

Jason was 53-years-old when he was killed in an attack outside Park Social Working Men's Club in Balby

Two men are due to be sentenced later this year after pleading guilty to offences in connection with the death of Doncaster dad Jason Gaskin.

Jason was 53-years-old when he was killed in an attack outside Park Social Working Men's Club in Balby on Sunday 29 October 2023.

An investigation was launched and following a number of long-running enquiries, two people were charged in connection with Jason's death.

Jason Gaskin died after being attacked outside Park Social Working Men's Club in Balby in October 2023.placeholder image
Jason Gaskin died after being attacked outside Park Social Working Men's Club in Balby in October 2023. | UGC

Jake Wells, aged 27, of Balby, was charged with manslaughter, with James Neeson, aged 49, also of Balby, charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice.

Wells admitted manslaughter during a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on 1 July, with Neeson pleading guilty to the two offences he was charged with during a hearing at the same court on Friday July 31.

The pair have been released on conditional bail ahead of a sentencing hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on 19 October.

Jason's family have been informed of the developments in this case and continues to be supported by police officers.

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