Manslaughter investigation as man dies after altercation outside bar in Lurgan

A 51-year-old man has died following an altercation in Lurgan in the early hours of Sunday.

Police said Robert Paczkowski died in hospital from injuries sustained in a fall outside a bar in the William Street area around 1am.

Two men have been interviewed as part of a manslaughter investigation.

"Police were called to the William Street area shortly before 1am on Sunday October 19 following reports a man who had been attempting to re-enter a bar had been pushed back by door staff and had subsequently fallen, striking his head on the pavement,” a police spokesperson said.

“The man received treatment from both staff and paramedics at the scene and was taken to hospital where sadly he passed away this afternoon, Wednesday October 22.

“Two men have been interviewed by police as part of what is now a manslaughter investigation and a file of evidence will be prepared for the Public Prosecution Service in due course.”

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