Man died after single punch at West Sussex holiday resort when rival stag dos clashed over woman

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Dec 2020, 11:05 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2020, 18:59 BST
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A man died after he was floored by a single punch during a brawl between rival stag dos at a Butlin’s holiday camp ‘80s weekend, a court has heard.

The back of Michael Loughlin’s head hit the concrete floor of a bar in the Bognor Regis resort with such force witnesses described feeling the impact coming through their feet.

Mr Loughlin, 52, died in hospital after paramedics and doctors battled for four days to save him.

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The dedicated Luton Town supporter was in a bar at the resort as part of a stag party for his friend.

Michael Loughlin died in hospital after paramedics and doctors battled for four days to save himMichael Loughlin died in hospital after paramedics and doctors battled for four days to save him
Michael Loughlin died in hospital after paramedics and doctors battled for four days to save him

Billy Mongey, 33, from Wandsworth denies manslaughter, a court heard.

Trouble started when a man from another stag tried to chat up a female in Mr Loughlin’s group.

Ryan Richter for the prosecution described an eruption of violence.

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He told a jury at Lewes Crown Court: “After a period of tension, a quick incident of violence took place.

Billy Mongey, 33, from Wandsworth, denies manslaughter