A mum "just exists" after her son died from a fatal punch at a festival. Robert Hart, who lived in and was a former art and design student at Liverpool John Moores University, went to Parklife festival on June 7, 2014 to enjoy a weekend of music and fun with his girlfriend. His family never saw him again.
The 26-year-old stepped in to protect his girlfriend who was being hit with an inflatable toy. An argument ensued in which a man punched Robert in the head. He fell to the ground unconscious and died in hospital several days later, reports the .
His killer has never been caught. Today marks a decade since the day Robert was attacked - and the moment his mother's life changed for ever. His death continues to have a profound impact on Elaine, who remains desperate for answers and closure.
She said: "I just exist. My children and grandchildren help me enormously but every morning I wake up and I look at Robert's photograph..
.and I look at Robert's photograph when I go to bed. "I ask the person that punched him 'why? What was the reason for such an aggressive punch?' What was going through their mind? Robert loved life and he should be here enjoying himself, having children, living his life.
He went to Parklife to enjoy himself and he never came home." Robert, who grew up in Macclesfield, would have celebrated his 36th birthday back in March. For grief-stricken Elaine, the thought of what her son endured in his final days will always be deeply painful.
Paying tribute to her boy,.
