The daughter of a former Isle of Man resident who was killed following an assault in Northern Ireland says she does not want her father to be remembered as a victim.

Anthony 'Tony' Miskimmon, 74, was punched and knocked unconscious on Station Road in Antrim in November 2024 and died four days later in hospital.

Marcus Fleming, 22, of Cedarmount in Antrim, had initially denied a charge of manslaughter but changed his plea to guilty during an appearance before Belfast Crown Court last week, the BBC reported.

His barrister asked for him to be re-arraigned and Fleming pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge. He had previously admitted two counts of criminal damage.

Originally from Belfast, Tony lived in the Isle of Man from the late 1970s until 1999 before returning to Northern Ireland permanently.

While living on the island, Tony had two daughters, Lani and Nikki, and lived at various addresses across Douglas.

Lani, who now lives in Australia, said she is not thinking about justice until Fleming is sentenced and wants Tony to be remembered as a much-loved father, grandfather and uncle.

She said: 'Sentencing is still ahead of us, and for me this has never been about the offender.

'What I would really like is for people to know who my dad was. I don't want him to be remembered simply as the victim in a court case.

'He was an extraordinary man, a gentleman, and he died protecting women from violence. More than anything, he was a deeply loved father, grandfather, family member and friend.

'I hope people remember Dad as a kind, funny and intelligent man who cared deeply about other people and wasn't afraid to stand up for those who needed help.

'He wasn't defined by the worst day of his life, or even by his struggles. He was loved by so many people, and I'd like his legacy to be the goodness in his heart, his compassion and the way he always tried to protect others.'

Although Tony was born in Northern Ireland and later returned there, he spent much of his adult life on the island, where his daughters were born.

After serving as a seaman, he spent the later years of his life working as a tattooist, living a quiet and peaceful life with a keen interest in music and history.

Tony's brother Frankie owned Spectrum Tattooing in Douglas and, after Tony returned to Northern Ireland, he continued to visit the island each TT to help out at the studio.

He was also a regular at pubs including The Old Curiosity Shop, The Dog's Home and The Cat With No Tail.

Tony is survived by his two daughters and four grandchildren - three girls and a boy.

At last week's court hearing, Fleming's barrister told the court the defence had received a psychological report and was awaiting a second medical report.

The defence then requested a pre-sentence report and the judge adjourned sentencing until October 2. Fleming was remanded in custody.