Startling new CCTV captures the dreadful instant when a young British father tragically lost his life after being attacked with a vodka bottle during a bachelor party in Prague.

David Richards, aged 31, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital on Saturday following a brutal incident on the previous night in the streets of the Czech capital.

The police have disclosed the footage of the tragic encounter and the events leading to the alleged altercation on a principal street in the city.

An intense verbal argument is visible before the situation escalates into physical violence with another group of tourists.

Video captures a scuffle wherein punches were exchanged prior to one individual purportedly striking David with a vodka bottle.

The Sun has opted not to display the instant where David was struck by the bottle.

David’s devastated relatives have since recalled him as an “absolutely amazing father, partner, son, brother, and friend.”

According to them, he was the “glue of the family”.

“We would describe David as having the heart of a lion.

“He was an extremely family-oriented person. He was the fun one – he always brought the energy.

“He was an absolutely amazing father, partner, son, brother, and friend. There isn’t a bad word to be said about him.”

David’s sister-in-law Tammy Sheehan, cousin Gemma Thomas, and partner Jola Simms revealed he had returned from a family holiday on Thursday, then jetting to Prague on Friday for a friend’s stag do.

By 10pm that night, Jola and Gemma both received a horror call from David’s friend Nathan, who informed them he was in a critical condition.

David’s family members flew into Prague, hoping he would regain consciousness.

But by Saturday afternoon the heartbreaking decision was made to switch off life support machines.

His family insisted he wasn’t in a brawl but rather fell victim to a blind attack.

AFC Abercynon, where David played football, released a deeply emotional statement.

It read: “The world has lost a good man – a father, a son, and a brother.”

“This loss affects us all, but the pain and sorrow that his family is experiencing are particularly profound and personal.

“Dai made a lasting impact on many people at our club and we are profoundly saddened by this tragic loss.

“As a club we are here for any support you need and we are all thinking of you at this sad time. Rest in peace Dai.”

Czech media have reported a 26-year-old man – also a tourist – was arrested outside a hotel after the incident and has since been charged.

The nationality of the alleged attacker is not yet known.

According to Prague Morning, a local English-language outlet, police said the men were part of separate groups who began to argue.

Police spokesperson Jan Daněk stated, “One individual assaulted another by hitting them on the head with a vodka bottle.”

“The force of the blow caused the victim to fall instantly, and he sadly passed away after being taken to the hospital.”

“A 26-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and disorderly conduct.”

“He faces a possible maximum sentence of 16 years in prison if found guilty.”

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