THIS is the moment a thug knocked a reveler unconscious by repeatedly punching his son in the face – two months before he killed another clubgoer.
David Regan was out drinking in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, when he was hit hard.
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Benjamin Wallbanks was jailed this month for manslaughter Credit: Staffordshire Police
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Wallbanks can be seen being restrained by members of the publicCredit: Staffordshire Police
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Punches David Regan in the faceCredit: Staffordshire Police
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David Regan can be seen unconscious on the ground as Wallbanks looks over his shoulder (below left) Credit: Staffordshire Police
In CCTV footage of the incident in September 2021, David can be seen outside the Hanley Pink nightclub, wearing a brown jacket.
He was earlier refused entry to the club, where security guards were seen patrolling outside.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Wallbanks is pacing up and down a busy street in Burslem, wearing a blue jacket.
It was later claimed that Wallbanks, 41, flew into a rage after someone threatened his 13-year-old son.
He seemingly tries to get to David several times, but is restrained by several people, including a man in a gray shirt.
The fight attracted the attention of two security guards, two of whom can be seen talking to Wallbanks in a video released by Staffordshire Police.
Then he approaches David and punches him hard in the head.
David’s head is thrown back, before he falls to the floor unconscious.
Wallbanks can then be seen quickly exiting the camera shot, looking over his shoulder at a limp David.
In scenes not captured by CCTV, the attacker then continued to run to a nearby car park.
Wallbanks pleaded guilty to assault and was later jailed.
This month he was also given a nine-year extended sentence with six months in prison for the separate murder of Benjamin Grosvenor just two months later.
Wallbanks carried out a similar one-punch attack on 30-year-old Ben, this time outside Hanley Reflex nightclub.
Ben never recovered and died two years later.
Wallbanks pleaded guilty to murder.
After the sentencing hearing at Stafford Crown Court, Detective Inspector Adrian Webb, from Staffordshire Police, said: “Benjamin and his family have suffered immensely since November 2021 and I offer them my sincere condolences.
“A single blow, which Wallbanks swung, had devastating and fatal consequences.
“I hope that Wallbanks’ conviction and prison sentence will bring relief to Benjamin’s friends and family as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss.”
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Benjamin Grosvenor died two years after being attacked by WallbanksCredit: Staffordshire Police
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A crime scene was set up following the incident near Stoke city centerCredit: BPM
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Ben remains in a critical condition in hospital following the attackCredit: BPM
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