Cops release horror CCTV showing moment Brit dad killed on stag do with vodka bottle by another group of tourists
SHOCKING new CCTV footage shows the horror moment a young British dad was killed with a vodka bottle while on a stag do in Prague.
David Richards, 31, tragically died in hospital on Saturday after the horrific attack in the Czech capital’s streets the night before.
Police have now released footage of the tragic moment and what led up to the alleged attack on a main street in the city.
There appears to be a heated verbal exchange before the altercation with another group of tourists suddenly turns violent.
Footage shows punches being thrown before one of the men allegedly hit David with a vodka bottle.
The Sun has chosen not to show the moment where David was hit with the bottle.
His heartbroken family have now described the father-of-three as an “absolutely amazing father, partner, son, brother, and friend.”
They said he was the “glue of the family”.
“We would describe David as having the heart of a lion.
“He was an extremely family-orientated person. He was the fun one – he always brought the energy.
“He was an absolutely amazing father, partner, son, brother, and friend. There isn’t a bad word to be said about him.”
David’s sister-in-law Tammy Sheehan, cousin Gemma Thomas and partner Jola Simms revealed he had returned from a family holiday on Thursday, then jetting to Prague on Friday for a pal’s stag do.
By 10pm that night, Jola and Gemma both received a horror call from David’s friend Nathan, who informed them he was in a critical condition.
David’s family members flew into Prague, hoping he would regain consciousness.
But by Saturday afternoon the heartbreaking decision was made to switch off life support machines.
His family insisted he wasn’t in a brawl but rather fell victim to a blind attack.
FOOTBALL CLUB’S HEARTBREAK
AFC Abercynon, where David played football, issued their own heart-wrenching statement.
It said: “The world has lost a good man – a father, a son, and a brother.
“This is a loss for all of us but the grief and sorrow that you as a family must feel are the deepest and most poignant and personal.
“Dai touched the lives of many involved at our club and we are devastated at this terrible loss.
“As a club we are here for any support you need and we are all thinking of you at this sad time. Rest in peace Dai.”
COPS MAKE ARREST
Czech media have reported a 26-year-old man – also a tourist – was arrested outside a hotel after the incident and has since been charged.
The nationality of the alleged attacker is not yet known.
According to Prague Morning, a local English-language outlet, police said the men were part of separate groups who began to argue.
Police spokesman Jan Daněk was quoted as saying: “One individual struck another in the head with a vodka bottle.
“The impact was so severe that the victim collapsed immediately and tragically died in the hospital.
“The 26-year-old man is now facing charges of grievous bodily harm and disorderly conduct.
“If convicted he could be sentenced to up to 16 years in prison.”
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