The Red Lion is a

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and former hotel on the Great North Road, Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. The building dates from the late eighteenth century with nineteenth century additions and a large 1950s rear extension. On 4 January 1970

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drummer

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accidentally killed his friend, driver and bodyguard, Neil Boland, outside the pub. Patrons had begun to attack his

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and Moon, drunk, began driving to escape them. During the fracas, he hit Boland. After an investigation, the

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ruled Boland's death an accident and Moon received an absolute discharge after being charged with a number of offences. 43

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