Bronson Manuel

Bronson Manuel, aged 32, received an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in the fatal attack on Shayden Perkinson at a Whangārei petrol station. He has faced significant challenges in his life, including vision loss from a violent incident, and struggled with alcohol and substance abuse. His role in the crime and subsequent sentencing sparked outrage among Perkinson's family, reflecting the profound loss and grief they experienced.