Glasgow Uber driver jailed for killing man he ordered out of car

Mohanthas, who had prior convictions for dishonesty and public disorder, returned to the scene 15 minutes later and told police he had hit Mr Hanton after he punched his car.

He said he had not done “anything to anyone deliberately”, the court heard.

Mohanthas admitted killing Mr Hanton and has been held in custody since two days after the offence.

Passing sentence, Lord Clark described the incident as “tragic”.

He said he accepted Mohanthas had not meant to kill Mr Hanton and took responsibility for the “devastating impact” on his family.

The judge added: “I have also read the victim impact statement which explains in deeply moving terms the dreadful consequences of your actions.”

Mohanthas was jailed for seven years and six months and banned from driving for 13 years and nine months.

As Mohanthas was led away, relatives of Mr Hanton shouted “I hope you rot in jail”.

The family earlier paid tribute to Mr Hanton, speaking of a “devoted and dedicated husband” to his wife Lynne and a “loving father” to his son Zak.