![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/new-haw-death-man-admits-manslaughter-as-trial-due-to-begin/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/120897195_capture.jpg&description=Image source, GoogleImage caption, Gary Hopkins's body was found in Heathervale Road, New HawA man due to stand trial accused of murdering a man with a "heart of gold" has pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.David Jacobs, 32, appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Monday accused of killing 42-year-old Gary Hopkins.Mr Hopkins's body was found in Heathervale Road, New Haw, Surrey, at about 19:30 BST on 4 October 2021.In a remote court appearance, Jacobs denied murder but admitted manslaughter, which was accepted by the prosecution.He also admitted failing to disclose the key to protected information. He will be sentenced on 24 November.Paying tribute, Mr Hopkins's family previously said he had a "heart of gold" and would "do anything for anyone".Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.ukThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.){kind=link}
A man due to stand trial accused of murdering a man with a “heart of gold” has pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.
David Jacobs, 32, appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Monday accused of killing 42-year-old Gary Hopkins.
Mr Hopkins’s body was found in Heathervale Road, New Haw, Surrey, at about 19:30 BST on 4 October 2021.
In a remote court appearance, Jacobs denied murder but admitted manslaughter, which was accepted by the prosecution.
He also admitted failing to disclose the key to protected information. He will be sentenced on 24 November.