Marc Doak pleads guilty to manslaughter in Co Antrim

Marc Doak, 27, has changed his plea to guilty of manslaughter after initially being charged with murder for the death of Ryan McNab, 31, during a fight in Co Antrim on October 21, 2022. Doak admitted to choking McNab in what he claimed was self-defense after a three-day drug and alcohol binge. He was arrested with blood on his hands and is currently on remand in prison. A plea hearing is scheduled for before the end of June, with a review set for May 2. McNab's family described him as a loving father and expressed their grief over his death.