Dylan Maxwell was convicted of manslaughter and, in June 2026, was jailed for the fatal punch that killed Luke Thompson after a night out in Pontefract. Reports say he received an 11-year sentence for manslaughter, plus an additional consecutive 2 years and 10 months for cocaine supply offences.

What happened

  • Maxwell, a doorman from Castleford, was found guilty after a violent confrontation on Front Street in November 2023.
  • Luke Thompson died 10 days later in hospital from fatal head injuries.
  • Maxwell initially claimed self-defence, but the jury rejected that account.

After the case

  • He was remanded in custody after the guilty verdict and later sentenced at Leeds Crown Court.
  • West Yorkshire Police said he had been jailed for the fatal attack.

One-line version

He was arrested, convicted of manslaughter, and jailed for a total of 13 years and 10 months.