Michael McDonagh: Family bids to challenge decision not to prosecute

The letter from the CPS says that six people, who were all members of staff at Parkdean, were involved in an altercation with Mr McDonagh after he was refused service at the bar.

It said he accepted the decision but then became “aggressive and violent”.

Mr McDonagh took “up a boxer stance and hit a member of staff several times to the face”.

The letter said: “The incident was captured by CCTV and although it shows the initial stages of the incident it is not possible to see clearly what happens once Michael is restrained on the ground due to people and furniture blocking the view.”

It adds: “The policies, risk assessments and training provided by Parkdean appear to have been lacking.”

A spokesperson for Camber Sands Holiday Park said: “We are aware of a request for a review of the decision by the Crown Prosecution Service regarding this tragic event.

“Our thoughts are with the McDonagh family at this difficult time.

“As there are ongoing legal proceedings, we are unable to comment further at this time.”