Dad ‘beaten to death in 15 seconds because he looked like one of Ant and Dec’

Danny Humble (proper) died from a catastrophic head harm (Image: North Information/Northumbria Police)

A father was overwhelmed to demise in entrance of his girlfriend after being informed he appeared like one among Ant and Dec.

Danny Humble, 35, had been out for dinner and drinks with girlfriend Adele Stubbs after lockdown restrictions eased when he was attacked round midnight on Could 28 final yr.

Seven youngsters, who had been aged 16 to 18 on the time, at the moment are on trial for homicide.

Prosecutor Jacob Hallam stated a witness heard Danny and a number of the group ‘simply having slightly little bit of crack on’.

Danny Humble had been on an evening out along with his accomplice earlier than the incident (Image: Northumbria Police)

Ethan Scott pictured outdoors North Tyneside Magistrates Court docket final yr (Image: North Information)

He stated they informed Mr Humble ‘that he appeared like one among tv’s Ant and Dec’ and the way the 35-year-old replied phrases to the impact ‘Aye good one, lads’.

One requested ‘Can I've your autograph? You’re my inspiration’ whereas one other added ‘yeah, you do appear to be him.’

The subsequent factor Adele recalled was Danny saying ‘what did you say?’ earlier than one among them struck him with an uppercut. Mr Hallam stated it was attainable that Danny had hit one of many 17-year-old deefendants within the head at this level.

He was then surrounded by the group, separating the couple for a quick interval, the court docket heard.

Alaistair Dickson can also be on trial for homicide (Image: North Information)

Bailey Wilson pictured final yr. All of the youngsters deny homicide (Image: North Information)

When she was in a position to get to him after the 15-second assault he was unconscious and bleeding on the bottom.

The witness stated: ‘They didn’t miss part of his physique, they had been all transferring round his physique, kicking him in.’

Adele tried to carry out first help and dialled 999, however was unable to avoid wasting her boyfriend.

A number of the defendants stayed close to the scene following the assault and one among them was crying, however all of them finally fled.

The defendants, who all deny homicide, are: Ethan Scott, 18, of Blyth; Alistair Dickson, 18, of Blyth; Izaak Little, 18, of Blyth; Kyros Robinson, 18, from Seaton Delaval; Bailey Wilson, of Blyth; and two 17-year-olds who can't be recognized by the media as a result of their age.

The trial continues.

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