Racist killing Family 'will never stop mourning' joyful Isaac

THE family of a man who was brutally killed in an unprovoked stabbing in Easton say they have been left broken and traumatised by the incident.

- Daniel CLARK

Hubert Brown, known as Isaac, was subject to Christina Howell's unprovoked, racist attack as he peacefully sat on a wall on April 25, 2023.

Mr Brown suffered a single stab wound and was subject to Howell's offensive, racist language. Members of the public rushed to help him after the attack rushing him to hospital by car while others bravely disarmed and detained Howell at the scene.

The 61-year-old’s life was unable to be saved and Howell was further arrested for murder. Howell, 37, of Easton was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday. She was given a hospital order under the Mental Health Act, after previously admitting manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

Witnesses in Grosvenor Road said they saw Howell “walking with real purpose” towards Isaac, using racially offensive language before launching the unprovoked attack.

After being overpowered by passers-by, she lay on the ground, admitting what she had done and making confused comments.

Speaking after sentencing the Brown family paid tribute to him, saying: “He was affectionately known as Isaac - a kind-hearted and harmless soul. Isaac was a brother, a son, an uncle, a cousin and a dear friend to many. His kindness, generosity and humour touched everyone who knew him. His brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends miss him deeply.

“To know him was to know warmth, laughter, and love. The pain of his absence is unbearable, and the circumstances of his death remain incomprehensible. Accepting that Isaac is no longer with us is a challenge we face every day.”

They added: “He was a proud Rastafarian and hugely spiritual. Rastafari is all about love, unity and peace: Isaac personified that. He never had a bad word to say about anyone and he always saw the good in everyone.