Marc Doak appeared before Laganside Crown Court today, Thursday 26th June, for the manslaughter of Ryan McNab in Rathcoole in 2022.

The defendant, aged 27, and from the Newtownabbey area, pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year.

Today, he was given a three-year sentence, half to be served in custody and half on licence.

Commenting, Detective Chief Inspector Graham Orr said: “Ryan McNab was found unresponsive on the floor of a property in the Barna Square area of Rathcoole on the night of Friday, 21st October 2022.

“Despite medical treatment, Mr McNab, who was 31 years old, was pronounced deceased a short time later at the scene.

“The two men had been drinking in the defendant’s flat prior to the attack – however, an altercation ensued between them.

“It was alleged the defendant had been attacked with a bottle by Ryan and he retaliated by strangling him which resulted in him becoming unresponsive and later dying from his injuries.

Detective Chief Inspector Orr continued: “This was a senseless and tragic loss of life. Ryan was killed as a result of a violent attack that has left his family completely devastated.

“Today’s outcome shows our ongoing commitment to bringing offenders to justice.

“We hope this brings some measure of closure to Ryan’s loved ones who continue to mourn his loss.”