Airline pilot Ross McConnell, 35, survived a 'one-punch attack' in Aberdeen in September 2023, leaving him with severe injuries and unable to work for months. His assailant, Ben Corfield, 40, was jailed for a year. McConnell and charity One Punch UK are raising awareness about the devastating consequences of such assaults, urging people to 'stop, think and walk away.'
'I was lucky to survive a one-punch attack in Aberdeen'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Airline pilot Ross McConnell, 35, survived a 'one-punch attack' in Aberdeen in September 2023, leaving him with severe injuries and unable to work for months. His assailant, Ben Corfield, 40, was jailed for a year. McConnell and charity One Punch UK are raising awareness about the devastating consequences of such assaults, urging people to 'stop, think and walk away.'
Trending- 1 2010: Kristian Thompson-Curl died after a one-punch attack.
- 2 19 September 2023: Ross and Lisa McConnell assaulted after Busted concert in Aberdeen.
- 3 After attack (late 2023-early 2024): Ross McConnell unable to work for nearly four months.
- 4 Recently (July 2025): Ben Corfield jailed for a year; Claire Maclagan sentenced to unpaid work.
- Severe injury and permanent disfigurement for Ross McConnell
- Inability to work for months
- Financial loss
- Psychological trauma
- Jail sentence for Ben Corfield
- Unpaid work sentence for Claire Maclagan
- Increased awareness about one-punch attacks
What: Airline pilot Ross McConnell was severely injured in a 'one-punch attack' by a stranger after a concert in Aberdeen. The assailant, Ben Corfield, has been jailed. McConnell and a charity are raising awareness about the dangers of such assaults.
When: Attack occurred on 19 September 2023; sentencing occurred recently (implied July 2025); McConnell unable to work for nearly four months after the attack; Kristian Thompson-Curl died in 2010.
Where: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; P&J Live (Aberdeen); Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Why: Unprovoked assault by Ben Corfield. McConnell is speaking out to warn others and encourage people to think before resorting to violence.
How: Ben Corfield punched Ross McConnell, causing him to fall and hit his head. The case went to Aberdeen Sheriff Court, resulting in a custodial sentence for Corfield.