Overview
- Area coroner Johanna Thompson delivered a narrative conclusion that Neil McGibbon died after being punched during an altercation started by others.
- The coroner said McGibbon hit Harrison Byford twice before Byford punched him, causing a fall that led to a fatal head injury three days later.
- Byford told the inquest he acted in self-defence, saying he had been kicked and feared for his safety before he struck the punch.
- Police evidence set out a CCTV timeline showing a group of younger men were told to leave the Kings Head, then clashed with older patrons on Bridge Street.
- Despite a lengthy investigation and arrests, police said the case was sent to prosecutors who decided not to bring charges.