LIVE: ‘We will never see his smile light up a room again’ - Heartbroken mum tells men jailed over death of her footballer son Jordan Sinnott

The men responsible for the manslaughter of footballer Jordan Sinnott are due to be sentenced this afternoon.

Reporter Tim Cunningham will be covering the hearing at Nottingham Crown Court from 2pm.

Jordan Sinnott, 25, was fatally injured after a confrontation that was "driven" by Kai Denovan, as he left The Vine pub in Retford, on January 25, Nottingham Crown Court has heard.

Denovan, 22, of Collins Walk, Retford, admitted common assault and affray while giving evidence, but was convicted of manslaughter by a jury earlier this week.

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Jordan Sinnott

Cameron Matthews, 21, of Denman Close, Retford, had already pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Both men will be sentenced this afternoon, along with Sean Nicholson 22, of Beechways, Retford, who has admitted affray.

You can read more about the case here.

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