Man guilty of killing friend during argument in Heanor

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Police said Stephen Paylor hit Richard Mee in Market Street, Heanor, on 27 October 2021

A man has been found guilty of killing his friend by punching him in the head during an argument.

Police said Stephen Paylor, 48, hit Richard Mee in Market Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, on the afternoon of 27 October 2021.

Mr Mee, who was also 48, fell to the ground and was taken to hospital but died two days later.

Paylor, of High Street, Heanor, was convicted of manslaughter at Derby Crown Court earlier.

He is due to be sentenced on 1 December.

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