# Trainee Painter Dies After Power Line Electrocution

> 24-year-old trainee painter electrocuted by power line while working with stepdad; stepdad sentenced to 16 weeks prison.
- Title: Trainee Painter Dies After Power Line Electrocution · LADbible
- Summary: 24-year-old trainee painter electrocuted by power line while working with stepdad; stepdad sentenced to 16 weeks prison. Connor Lambert, 24, died after metal…
- Keywords: connor lambert, daniel watton, chester, cheshire, hse, work at height regulations, electrocution, prison sentence, entertainment, culture, news, Trainee
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/trainee-painter-electrocution-death-ladder-power-line-319140-20261007
- Published: 2026-10-07T09:37:31.218+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: connor lambert, daniel watton, chester, cheshire, hse, work at height regulations, electrocution, prison sentence, entertainment, culture, news
## Connor Lambert's death
Connor Lambert, 24, died after metal ladder touched overhead power line while painting house exterior in Chester, Cheshire.
## Stepdad sentenced
Daniel Watton, 50, sentenced to 16 weeks prison suspended for 12 months after breaching work at height safety regulations.
## Megan McCann's grief
Megan McCann, Connor's partner, gave birth 23 days after his death and says he 'shines as a star' for her daughter.

> He was amazing. He had the cheekiest grin and would light up any room he was in - he was so funny
## HSE investigation
Health and Safety Executive found work at height not properly planned, supervised, or carried out with unsafe ladder use.
## Safety violations
HSE says ladder use near power lines was unsafe and work plan deviated from safety standards without proper risk assessment.
## Family impact
Connor's father Craig West says accident changed his life, while HSE inspector calls incident 'tragic' as father never met daughter.

> This tragic incident meant a father never got to meet and hold his baby daughter
## Key takeaway

Connor Lambert, 24, died after metal ladder touched overhead power line during painting work in Chester, Cheshire, as his stepdad Daniel Watton received a 16-week prison sentence for safety violations.