Three British Men Plead Guilty in Canadian Manslaughter Case
Three British men have admitted to killing a restaurant owner in Canada following a dispute over an unpaid bill.
Robert Evans Jr, aged 25, pled guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, 44, after an altercation in the town of Owen Sound in August 2023.
His father, Robert Busby Evans, 49, and uncle, Barry Evans, 56, pled guilty to being accessories to the crime and have been sentenced to time already served.
The three men, originally from Manchester, were extradited to Canada from Scotland last year. Robert Evans Jr is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Local police informed the BBC that the two older men have been taken into the custody of the Canadian Border Agency for repatriation.
Details of the Incident
Sharif Rahman, a father of one, reportedly died a week after a physical confrontation with the Evans family in Owen Sound, located approximately 118 miles (190 km) from Toronto.
The incident allegedly occurred on the street outside a curry house following an argument over an unpaid $150 (£79) restaurant bill.
Rahman was discovered in the street by a staff member and subsequently died in hospital in London, Ontario.
At the time, Canadian media reported that the three men were in the country on holiday visas and left shortly after the altercation.
Arrests and Extradition
More than a year later, Robert Evans Jr and his father were arrested by Police Scotland in Edinburgh, while Barry Evans was arrested in Dalkeith.
CBC, a partner of the BBC, reported that all three men are originally from Manchester.
All three men consented to extradition at separate hearings held last October before Sheriff Julius Komorowski at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
"It would be appropriate for these matters to be dealt with under the Canadian justice system," said defence agent Sarah Loosemore regarding Robert Busby Evans' decision.
Similar confirmations were made by the other two men, with Sheriff Komorowski reminding them there was
"no appeal"against their decision.
At an earlier hearing, lawyers for the two older Evans family members argued that there was
"no equivalent act"to being an accessory to the alleged offence under Scots Law and that extradition should be refused.
Ongoing Proceedings
The BBC has also contacted the Ontario Courts Service and Canadian Border Agency for further information.
