27/06/2025
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Ryan McNab In Rathcoole
Marc Doak, aged 27, has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for the manslaughter of Ryan McNab in Rathcoole in 2022.
Doak, who had pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter earlier this year, received a three-year sentence, with half of the term to be served in custody and the remaining half on licence.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Orr provided details of the incident: "Ryan McNab was found unresponsive on the floor of a property in the Barna Square area of Rathcoole on the night of Friday, 21 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."
He further commented on the impact of the crime: "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."
Detective Chief Inspector Orr concluded by reaffirming the police's commitment to justice: "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."
Doak, who had pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter earlier this year, received a three-year sentence, with half of the term to be served in custody and the remaining half on licence.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Orr provided details of the incident: "Ryan McNab was found unresponsive on the floor of a property in the Barna Square area of Rathcoole on the night of Friday, 21 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."
He further commented on the impact of the crime: "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."
Detective Chief Inspector Orr concluded by reaffirming the police's commitment to justice: "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."
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