Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal 'One-Punch' Attack in Swansea

Christopher Cooper, 39, killed 64-year-old Kelvin Evans with a single punch outside a pub after a perceived karaoke insult.

Christopher Cooper was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 16 years for murdering Kelvin Evans in May 2024 outside The Station Hotel in Gorseinon, Swansea.
The attack stemmed from Cooper's belief that Evans had insulted his partner's karaoke singing, leading him to punch Evans from behind as he left the pub.
Kelvin Evans, described as a kind and fun-loving man, was knocked unconscious and later died in the hospital after his condition deteriorated over a month.
Cooper showed no remorse, boasting about the attack and referring to his fists as his 'bad boys,' while his partner, Catherine Francis, was sentenced to two years for assisting an offender.
Evans's grieving family, including his 92-year-old mother, shared emotional impact statements, highlighting the devastating loss of a beloved family member and community figure.