A MAN has admitted killing a 36-year-old affectionately known as the 'dancing doorman' Osagie Harrison Aimiyekagbon, or Harrison Marvin as he was commonly named, was well known for working as a doorman at bars in Stockport. Such was his personality, he earned the nickname the 'dancing doorman' Mr Aimiyekagbon died last July following an incident in Levenshulme. Police previously said that he suffered fatal injuries after a 'fight' broke out on Rushmere Avenue on July 9.
Samuel Opokiti, 30, of Rushmere Avenue, was charged with murder.
But during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court yesterday, Opokiti pleaded guilty to the alternative charge of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
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