Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight
Summary
A man named Nathan Gothard was found guilty of manslaughter after he fatally punched David Darke outside a pub in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire. Darke died in the hospital days later from a head injury, and Gothard will be sentenced in May.Key Facts
- Nathan Gothard, 37, was found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder.
- The incident happened near The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna before Christmas 2023.
- David Darke, 66, was knocked to the ground and suffered a skull fracture.
- Darke died a few days later in the hospital from his injury.
- Gothard said he punched Darke in self-defense because he feared further attack.
- The fight started after Gothard lost an earlier fight and was helped up by Darke.
- The pub atmosphere was tense due to Gothard's behaviour, including making unwelcome advances.
- Gothard will receive a significant prison sentence determined on 22 May.
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