The defendant stabbed the victim in 2016. The victim survived but deprived of oxygen for such a period of time that he suffered catastrophic brain damage which left him in a vegetative state. The defendant was convicted of wounding with intent. The victim subsequently died resulting in the defendant being charged with murder. The key issue leading up to trial was causation. The defendant changed his plea to guilty.
Catherine was led by Deanna Heer KC for the prosecution
News report here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgpp0dxy3qo
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/jamel-boyce-murder-man-jailed-stabbing-b1198725.html