Overview
- The altercation occurred around 3am on January 7 on the pedestrian street next to the Calema Pub in Santa Maria on Sal island.
- Taylor died while being taken to Dr. Ramiro Figueira Hospital after suffering chair blows followed by punches and kicks.
- The Judicial Police say five local men aged 19 to 35 were arrested between January 7 and 8 and have been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
- The UK Foreign Office confirmed his British nationality after an initial police reference to an Irish citizen and says it is assisting his family.
- Relatives report paying thousands to repatriate his body, which remains with a coroner as the funeral has not yet been arranged.