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A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a footballer who died after being attacked on a night out.A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a footballer who died after being attacked on a night out.
Jordan Sinnott, 25, was fatally injured in Retford, Nottinghamshire, in a confrontation the prosecution said was "driven" by Kai Denovan.Jordan Sinnott, 25, was fatally injured in Retford, Nottinghamshire, in a confrontation the prosecution said was "driven" by Kai Denovan.
The 22-year-old had admitted common assault and affray while giving evidence, but denied manslaughter.The 22-year-old had admitted common assault and affray while giving evidence, but denied manslaughter.
But on Tuesday a jury at Nottingham Crown Court unanimously convicted him of manslaughter. But a jury at Nottingham Crown Court unanimously convicted him of manslaughter.
The court had heard how Denovan started a fight with Mr Sinnott and his friends at The Vine pub early on 25 January. The court had heard how the Matlock Town midfielder came across Denovan as he left The Vine pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, on 25 January.
This was picked up again on the street outside, the jury was told, where Denovan's friend Cameron Matthews delivered a fatal blow to Mr Sinnott. The prosecution said they believed Denovan complained Mr Sinnott was a "good looking lad" whereas he was "fat and ginger".
Matthews, 21, of Denman Close in Retford, has already pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is awaiting sentencing. When Mr Sinnott agreed, Denovan, who had drunk five pints of Stella Artois, two pints of Strongbow and three double Southern Comfort and lemonades, punched him.
Sean Nicholson 22, of Beechways, Retford, was also present and has admitted affray. After a scuffle Mr Sinnott and his two friends left and shortly after, so did Denovan and his two friends.
Denovan, of Collins Walk, Retford, will be sentenced at a later date. On the road outside, Denovan, of Collins Walk in Retford, began to shout abuse at Mr Sinnott's group, who stopped.
The trial heard Mr Sinnott put his hands out in what the prosecution described as a "gesture of peace" but Denovan went to punch him.
He was pushed off by one of Mr Sinnott's friends and then another of Denovan's group, Cameron Matthews, delivered the fatal blow to Mr Sinnott.
The defence accepted Denovan's behaviour was "shameful, angering and stupid" but argued it was not manslaughter, as Matthews acted independently.
But prosecution lawyer Michael Auty said Matthews "finished what [Denovan] had started".
He added: "This was a joint assault from first to last. If [Denovan] hadn't driven it... then this dreadful tragedy would not have occurred."
Matthews, 21, of Denman Close in Retford, has already pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Sean Nicholson 22, of Beechways, Retford, has admitted affray.
All three are due to be sentenced on Friday.
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