David Darke, a grandfather from Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, tragically died after being punched once by Nathan Gothard during a work Christmas party on December 21. Darke suffered a fatal skull injury and passed away six days later in the hospital. Gothard was sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter. Darke's family shared that he had a strong passion for helping others and had intervened to stop Gothard from harassing women at the pub. In a testament to his character, Darke's decision to donate his organs after death has given at least four people a chance at life. His family expressed their grief, stating that no sentence could truly reflect their loss, and highlighted the avoidable nature of the tragedy, emphasizing that Darke's only 'crime' was stepping in to protect others. They thanked the police and medical staff for their support during this difficult time.