New Details Emerge in Prague Tourist Death – Attacker Faces 16 Years

A trip to Prague meant to be a source of joy turned into a tragedy for 31-year-old David “Dai” Richards from Wales, UK.

On Saturday night, he was fatally injured in Národní třída following an altercation with another tourist.

Police report that David was struck in the head with a vodka bottle. His family has described the attack as brutal and unexpected. Some relatives are currently in Prague awaiting the issuance of a death certificate, according to various British and Irish media outlets.

Mr. Richards was a partner to Jola Simms and father to Aurora, four, Bear, aged two, and one-year-old Vienna.

His family have shared their own tribute to “an absolutely amazing father, partner, son, brother, and friend”, who was the “glue of the family”.

“Two groups of tourists, visiting Prague for the weekend, encountered each other on Národní třída on Saturday night. Initially, the atmosphere was friendly, and conversations flowed. However, a disagreement escalated, leading one individual to strike another with a vodka bottle. The blow was so forceful that the victim collapsed immediately and tragically passed away in the hospital,” stated police spokesman Jan Daněk.

David’s family confirmed that he succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital after suffering a blow to the back of his head.

Originally from Mountain Ash in South Wales, David was a father to three young children and played football for Abercynon AFC.

His family learned about the incident from a friend who was with him in Prague. They also expressed their gratitude to a French tourist who promptly called for assistance.

They have now set up a fundraising page to help with the burden on Miss Sims who is now a young single mother of three.

16 Years in Prison for the Attacker

Law enforcement officials successfully apprehended the perpetrator.

“The 26-year-old man is facing charges of grievous bodily harm and rioting. If convicted, he could serve up to 16 years in prison, as the death resulted from his actions. Criminal investigators have submitted a petition to the prosecutor’s office to have him detained,” Daněk added.

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