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Manslaughter Charge Laid After Deadly Assault Outside Nightclub in Nanaimo, B.C.
The victim was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died, while investigators say the case is now before the courts.
- A 27-year-old man died following an assault outside the Sweet Spot Lounge in Nanaimo on July 17, with the Nanaimo RCMP confirming the death after the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the early morning altercation.
- Police report the incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. at 240 Skinner Street, where the victim was transported for medical treatment with life-threatening injuries before succumbing to those wounds.
- Drake Robert Arthur Britt, a 33-year-old man, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatality and remains in police custody following his arrest.
- Britt is scheduled for a court appearance on Thursday, while Mounties stated no further information will be released as the matter is now before the courts.
- The Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit is leading the investigation and requests that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police contact the department at 250-754-2345.
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