British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter
Man on mobility scooter avoided collision, but was fatally stabbed
A British backpacker has pleaded guilty to killing a man in Australia while riding an e-scooter while drunk. The man was riding the e-scooter in Adelaide last year when he collided with a man on a mobility scooter. He then got off the e-scooter and stabbed the man, who died of his injuries in hospital.
Accused man was 18 years old
The accused man, now 19, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of manslaughter yesterday, ahead of a scheduled trial later this year. He has been detained in custody.
Man was 'highly intoxicated'
The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been drinking at a nearby pub before the incident. He was "highly intoxicated" at the time of the incident, according to South Australia's Supreme Court. The court also heard that the man had suffered a head injury as a child, which may have affected his behaviour.
Man who died was also visiting Australia
The deceased man, David Walsh, was also a British backpacker who was visiting Australia. He had been living in Adelaide for several months and working at the same hostel as the accused.
E-scooters controversial in Australia
The incident has highlighted the controversy over e-scooters, which have exploded in popularity in recent years. E-scooters are legal to ride in public areas in Australia, but many states have introduced restrictions on where they can be used, and riders must have a valid driver's license.
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