Builder jailed for manslaughter after fatal punching game in Llanelli

Jason Thomas, 40, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after fatally punching his former workmate, Liam Morgan-Whittle, 22, during a drunken 'punching game' in Llanelli. The incident occurred in March 2023 when the two men, fueled by alcohol and cocaine, engaged in a competitive argument over who could withstand more punches. Thomas punched Morgan-Whittle twice in the head, resulting in a fatal brain injury. Witnesses described the punches as not being friendly, and Thomas expressed remorse after realizing the severity of the situation. During sentencing, the judge condemned Thomas's actions as a 'gross act of stupidity' exacerbated by substance abuse. Victim impact statements from Morgan-Whittle's family highlighted the profound emotional toll of his death.