Halifax man given five years for manslaughter of Levi Ogden

A man has been jailed for five years for the manslaughter of his partner following an argument on a night out.
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Levi Ogden, aged 26, was out in Halifax with her partner Lloyd Birkby when he assaulted her on Silver Street in the early hours of 3 November last year.

Following an argument, Birkby, 27 of Elland, threw a phone at close range at Ms Ogden. The phone hit Ms Ogden on the neck, knocking her unconscious.

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Ms Ogden was taken to hospital for treatment but she was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

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Lloyd Birkby, 27

Birkby was arrested from the scene and was charged the next day. He pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Ms Ogden on 18 March and was jailed on 8 April.

Detective Inspector Natalie Dawson, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “This case is a tragic reminder to all of what can happen when excessive force is used to try and resolve a situation. Levi’s death was completely unnecessary and demonstrates the perils of people resorting to violence.

“We welcome today’s sentence and hope it can bring Levi’s family some closure knowing the man who caused her death is now behind bars.

“Our sympathies remain with her family and friends and everyone who knew her and I would like to praise the bravery they have shown throughout the court process.”

More to follow.