"Lewis MacLeod, 36, travelled to London from the North East on 12 September for a game between Sunderland and Crystal Palace. In the early hours of 13 September, MacLeod was said to have delivered 'a forceful punch' to Michael Edwards, from Warwickshire, outside a shop on Borough High Street."
"Jurors were shown footage of MacLeod trying to shake hands with Edwards, and then trying repeatedly to touch his groin, which Edwards batted away. CCTV showed MacLeod throwing a punch which connected with the right side of Edwards' head."
"Edwards could then be seen falling backwards onto the street and hitting his head, and there was blood on the pavement when he was moved, jurors heard. MacLeod has previously admitted a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm against another man."
Lewis MacLeod, 36, is accused of manslaughter after allegedly delivering a fatal punch to Michael Edwards outside a convenience store. The incident occurred on 13 September after both men had been drinking. MacLeod and his friend had been drinking since the afternoon, while Edwards was celebrating a birthday. CCTV footage captured MacLeod attempting to engage with Edwards before throwing a punch that led to Edwards' death four days later. MacLeod has a prior conviction for assault causing actual bodily harm.
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