An Invercargill man died about 30 minutes after being allegedly assaulted at a birthday party in the city last year. The High Court trial in Invercargill started on Monday before Justice David Gendall and a jury. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly, in his opening address, said the birthday party up to 11pm could be described as unremarkable. READ MORE:* Man charged with manslaughter of Invercargill man named* Invercargill man charged with manslaughter after death at Marist Rugby Club* Man died after assault at a birthday party in InvercargillIt was a 30th birthday party, a private function at the Marist Rugby Club rooms, for the defendant's sister and was mainly attended by friends, family and acquaintances. His lawyer, Roger Eagles, told the court Hall became aware of Henwood when he discovered he had made a rude comment about his partner.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2019 00:22 UTC