A fatal assault outside a Maryborough tavern in November 2023 stemmed from a dispute during a game of pool, a court has revealed. The details of the incident emerged during court proceedings, outlining how the disagreement escalated beyond a simple argument. The altercation ultimately resulted in a deadly attack, the specifics of which have not yet been fully detailed in reports. Authorities are pursuing the case, presenting evidence related to the events leading up to the assault. The court hearing focused on establishing the sequence of events and the connection between the pool game and the subsequent violence. Further details are expected as the trial progresses, with the aim of determining culpability in the death.