Bystander captures moment man is chucked over 12ft railings onto busy road below

22 Jul 2026 • 7:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Bystander captures moment man is chucked over 12ft railings onto busy road below

  • Daniel Meredith, 36, has been sentenced to six years in prison for throwing a man off a 12ft wall onto a busy road in Torquay.
  • The incident, which occurred on 28 October 2025, involved Meredith pushing his victim over the railings of a raised pedestrian walkway.
  • Dashcam footage showed the victim falling headfirst onto the road, narrowly missing an oncoming vehicle.
  • The victim suffered severe injuries, including a broken spine, broken shoulders, six broken ribs, and significant bruising.
  • Meredith was convicted at Exeter Crown Court of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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