Much-loved grandad 'punched to death outside pub by man he helped to his feet'
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Mirror
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In brief
A tragic incident unfolded outside a Leicestershire pub when a 66-year-old grandfather was fatally assaulted just before Christmas. The victim, David Darke, had reportedly assisted the alleged attacker to his feet moments before the deadly confrontation occurred. Nathan Gothard faced court proceedings following the incident at the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. The case highlights a shocking turn of events where an act of kindness ended in devastating consequences.
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Much-loved grandad 'punched to death outside pub by man he helped to his feet'
Nathan Gothard had been told to leave the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna pub before punching 66-year-old David Darke days before Christmas last year, a court heard
