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Two men cleared of manslaughter over Southampton street death of Abraham Cilliers
Overview
A jury at Southampton Crown Court has found two men not guilty of manslaughter following an alleged altercation in Southampton city centre in December 2023 that resulted in the death of 48-year-old Abraham Cilliers.
Key points
- Darren Anthony Carter and Luke Carter were cleared of manslaughter by a jury at Southampton Crown Court.
- Abraham Cilliers, 48, died following an incident at the junction of Oxford Street and Bernard Street in Southampton on 22 December 2023.
- Mr Cilliers suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Mr Cilliers' family previously paid tribute to him as a loving father and great friend.