A MAN has been jailed for 13 years for the manslaughter of a 49-year-old father who had suffered horrific injuries.

The conviction of Barry Rewcroft, 51, from Raincliffe Avenue, Scarborough followed a two-week trial at Leeds Crown Court which concluded last Friday.

He has today been sentenced to 13 years in jail.

Rewcroft’s 20-year-old son, Ruben Botterill Rewcroft, also stood trial for murder. The jury found him not guilty.

The pair had both been accused of murdering Mr Atkinson, 49, at his home on St Johns Avenue at around teatime on 27 December 2016.

Police were alerted to the address at 6.25pm that day.

Mr Atkinson was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. He had suffered horrific injuries.

Barry Rewcroft was arrested on suspicion of murder after he attended Scarborough Police Station shortly after the incident.

Ruben Rewcroft was brought into custody at 12.30am the next day after police enquiries linked him to the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Kell, from the Cleveland and North Yorkshire Major Investigation Team, said: “We note the verdict and we are satisfied with the sentence. Our thoughts are with Shaun Atkinson’s family.

“Joe, Shaun’s son, sat through the two-week trial and listened to the horrific injuries his father sustained. He has displayed a level of maturity beyond his years.

“With the court proceedings now concluded, I truly hope that Joe and his family can begin the process of rebuilding their lives.”

In tribute to his father, Joe Atkinson, 19, said: “It was such a shock when I heard about my dad. He was a kind-hearted, hard-working, lovely, charming person who would make time for anyone at any time.

“He loved his family and friends more than anything else. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and, in particular, his children.”