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British soldier on trial for manslaughter in Toronto testifies he was defending himself - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

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Craig Gibson is on trial for manslaughter in the death of Brett Sheffield in August 2023 .

Gibson testified he was acting in self-defence when he struck Sheffield twice with his elbow to Sheffield ’s head.

Video surveillance shown in court captured Gibson drinking five shot of Jameson whisky in succession.

Gibson , who was 28 at the time, has pleaded not guilty.

Gibson said he thought it was bravado and just thought Sheffield was bluffing.

Gibson testified because Sheffield mentioned the word “stabbed,” he looked at Sheffield ’s right hand and remembered seeing him taking his jacket off.

He said he stepped in and was going to punch Sheffield but stepped in too far and used his forearm to knock him down.

Sheffield was rushed to hospital where he died two days later from a ruptured artery in his neck.

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