"Akins was sentenced to 14 months in jail in April after pleading guilty to causing the death of a cyclist by careless or inconsiderate driving. Adrian Daniel, 33, died 10 days after he was struck by a Mercedes G350 being driven by Akins near Huddersfield in March 2022. Akins was released from prison after six months and returned to training with the League One side this month."
"In the build-up to the match, manager Nigel Clough said Akins would "forever be conscious" of what he had done and would be given "as long as he needs" to resume his career. Image source, Dan Westwell Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham following the game, Clough said the decision to play Akins was taken after he declared himself "ready" following a couple of training sessions."
Lucas Akins made his first appearance for Mansfield Town after release from prison, playing 64 minutes in an EFL Trophy match against Newcastle United's Under-21s. Akins had been sentenced to 14 months in jail after pleading guilty to causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel, who died ten days after being struck in March 2022. Akins was released after six months and returned to training with Mansfield. Manager Nigel Clough said Akins would be "forever conscious" of what he had done and that the player declared himself ready for a gradual return to match action.
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