A tragic incident unfolded outside a public house where a 66-year-old grandfather lost his life after an act of compassion turned fatal. The elderly man intervened to assist a stranger who had been knocked down during an altercation, only to become the victim of a fatal assault. Nathan Gothard, aged 37, faces serious criminal charges in connection with the death. The case highlights the unpredictable dangers of street violence and raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the tragic consequences of attempting to help others in volatile situations.

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