57-year-old David Hallett died from blunt force head injury after being punched at The Dolphin and Anchor last June.
Kieran Egan, who's 30 from Baldmoor Lake Road in Birmingham, had previously admitted manslaughter but denied murder.
Yesterday, a jury found Egan not guilty of murder.
He'll be sentenced for manslaughter at a date to be confirmed.
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Police in Littlehampton are investigating two instances of fraud involving individuals impersonating police
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Chichester District Council thanks people for helping to shape its work on climate change
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Man charged with attempted murder following incident in Cootham, near Storrington
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Southern Water questioned by MP's
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Investigation continues into death of a man in Brighton
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Consultation begins to gather people's views on new housing strategy for the Chichester District
Residents of the Chichester area are invited to provide their input on the district council's new five-year housing strategy.
Warning in the South of coastal landfill sites spilling into the sea
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East Wittering set to welcome a free pop-up soup kitchen, thanks to UK Harvest
This initiative is designed to provide those in need with a nutritious meal, a warm space away from the cold, and a chance to forge new friendships.
Appeal after collision outside Haywards Heath hospital
An 80-year-old pedestrian has been seriously injured in a collision with a blue Honda Civic outside the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
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