Kingston Hotel death: Canberra police investigating the death of a man after an ‘altercation’ at the popular put

Police are investigating the death of a man after an ‘altercation’ at a pub in Canberra on Sunday night.

The Kingston Hotel, Canberra.

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A man is dead following an “altercation” at the Kingston Hotel in Canberra on Sunday night, as police begin their search for the man they believe responsible.

Dozens of witnesses saw the confrontation, shortly before 9pm, and the 44-year-old victim was dead by the time police arrived about 15 minutes later.

ACT Policing Detective Acting Superintendent Matt Reynolds

Detective Acting Superintendent Matt Reynolds would not be drawn on Monday whether the “altercation” involved a “one-punch” style attack, saying the investigation was in its early stages.

Only two people were involved in the incident, Supt Reynolds said.

Supt Reynolds said police had the details of everyone who was at the pub on the night, where patrons were required to leave their name and phone number under measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Supt Reynolds said investigators were “actively seeking any information from witnesses”.

Investigators on Monday were watching security camera footage from the pub, and are investigating whether there was a previous relationship between the dead man and his assailant.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.