ISLAND MP Andrew Turner is seeking a judicial review of the sentence passed on a man jailed for two years for manslaughter, believing it to be too lenient.

Stephen McKay, 21, hit father-of-three Robert Hall once in the face, causing him to fall and fracture his skull outside the Lake Huron pub at Haylands in Ryde.

Mr Hall, 41, of Upton Road in Ryde, was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Newport but died nine days later from a pulmonary embolism.

McKay pleaded guilty to manslaughter and witness intimidation at Winchester Crown Court in November.

He was sentenced to two years for manslaughter and received six months for intimidating a witness, to be served consecutively.

The MP is bringing the request for the review on behalf of Mr Hall's family.

Mr Turner, said: "I was appalled to read that a two-year sentence had been imposed on the Lake Huron killer.

"At the request of Mr Hall's family I have referred the matter to the Attorney General for him to examine the sentence using his powers under the Criminal Justice Act.

"If he feels that the sentence for some very serious crimes is not only lenient, but unduly so, he is able to refer the case to the Court of Appeal for review.

"This is a little known procedure which can sometimes lead to a tougher sentence.

"I have told the Attorney General that I am particularly concerned about this case, which involved not only manslaughter but also witness intimidation.

"It is important that the victims of crime - and their relatives in cases involving a death - have confidence that their interests have been taken into account when sentencing."