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CCTV shows moment boy kills pensioner with fatal trip but teenager given just one year in custody

Source: Metropolitan Police

A teenage thug who tripped up 62-year-old grandfather in the street causing him to suffer a massive heart attack has been locked up for just 12 months for manslaughter.

Shocking CCTV shows the 16-year-old boy run up to retired electrician Jerald Netto, put his foot between his legs and pull his trousers down which led to some tussling and pushing.

He swept Mr Netto off his feet, west , early on March 19 last year.

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