Richard Wheeler death: First picture of baby-faced killer Liam Jones after attack near Sheffield pub

This is the first picture of Liam Jones, the baby-faced killer of Richard Wheeler in Sheffield city centre.

Police released the image after the 20-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter, two counts of grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and affray, following an incident in July.

Mr Wheeler, aged 56, was on a night out with friends when he was left critically injured after being assaulted close to The Bessemer pub in the Leopold Street/ Orchard Lane area, at 11.10pm on Saturday, July 15.

Emergency services were called and he was taken to hospital but died 10 days later.

Married Mr Wheeler was a keen runner, cyclist, Sheffield Wednesday fan and supporter of the New England Patriots American Football team.

Jones, aged 20, of Morland Road, Gleadless, initially denied murder and a trial was set for May 2024.

On Wednesday November 8, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and the other charges at Sheffield Crown Court. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on December 8.