Scaffolder accused of assaulting friend who later died told gardai he was 'provoked'

The court was informed that the postmortem examination determined Juris Kokenbergs died from blunt force trauma to the head, raising serious questions about the nature of the alleged altercation.

According to the accused, Tomas Cypas, he acted out of self-defense, claiming he was provoked prior to the incident, suggesting he had no intention of causing lethal harm.

Witnesses and evidence presented at the court may play a significant role in determining whether Cypas's self-defense claim holds merit in light of the severe outcome.

The tragic case highlights the complexities surrounding self-defense claims, particularly when such defenses may lead to unintended fatal consequences.

Read at Irish Independent