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MURDER CHARGE FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KING-HIT DEATH DOWNGRADED

A Kyogle man accused of king-hitting 35 year old Darryl Close outside a Kyogle Pub last year has had his murder charge downgraded to manslaughter.

It’s alleged 28 year old Shaun Robert Hyde punched Mr Close, who fell and hit his head on the pavement.

Mr Close later died in Gold Coast Hospital.

The case has been adjourned until August 21.

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