Who is Daniel Pickering, the Neath nightclub murderer from ITV's Code Blue: One Punch Killers?

Meet Daniel Pickering

Daniel Pickering, a thug who was jailed after murdering a man outside a nightclub, is now the subject of a new ITV documentary called Code Blue: One Punch Killers. Pickering had spent the day drinking alcohol and taking hundreds of pounds' worth of cocaine before killing Matthew Thomas.

What happened to Matthew Thomas?

Daniel Pickering encountered Matthew Thomas outside a nightclub where they got into an argument. Despite no apparent threat, Pickering struck Thomas with a severe punch, knocking him unconscious. He continued to assault Thomas, who tragically passed away due to his injuries the following day.

Sentencing and Reactions

Daniel Pickering was sentenced to life in prison with an 18-year minimum term for the murder of Matthew Thomas. Judge Geraint Walters described the act as "mindless and gratuitous violence" that ended the life of a happy-go-lucky individual. Thomas' family paid tribute to him during the trial and expressed hope for closure following the verdict.

How to Watch Code Blue: One Punch Killers

Code Blue: One Punch Killers is a documentary that examines the impact of "one-punch killings" over the past five years. It follows the South Wales Police's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate three cases, shedding light on the devastating consequences of chance encounters that can last minutes but destroy lives forever. Tune in to ITV on June 18 at 9pm to watch the episode.