Milsom Convicted in Elderly Man’s Death | UK News

Fifty-one-year-old Wayne Milsom has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of seventy-two-year-old Stephen Ridgeway, who died in December 2024 after a violent home invasion. Ridgeway, already suffering from a broken back, suffered fatal chest trauma from the attack, which led to his death. Milsom’s DNA was found on Ridgeway’s clothing and household items, including a hammer and champagne bottle. Though Milsom claimed Ridgeway started the fight, the jury rejected his story — especially after hearing Ridgeway’s own account of the attack, which revealed his vulnerability and desire for peace. This is not Milsom’s first brush with the law: he was previously acquitted of murder last summer, but the jury couldn’t reach a verdict on manslaughter, leading to this retrial. Another defendant, Ryan Robbins, was cleared of all charges. Milsom is now in custody awaiting sentencing next month. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/145efe32a0f7df52