Man convicted of culpable homicide after pushing man in front of moving ambulance

A 22-year-old man has been convicted of culpable homicide after pushing Robert Bromell in front of a moving ambulance in Oban.

Lewis Budge pled guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 21 January, 2026.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, 6 September, 2023, at Corran Esplanade on the A85. 

Robert, 39, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Thursday, 7 September, 2023.

Following an investigation, Budge was arrested and charged in connection with his death.

Inspector Gerry Shovlin said: “Our thoughts remain with Robert's family and friends, who have suffered a devastating loss.

"While no outcome can undo what happened, I hope this guilty plea brings some measure of comfort to them.

"This was a shocking and senseless attack. Violence such as this is never acceptable in our communities.

"We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”