The Latest Breaking News from Chris Davidson

Jail for one-punch killer who thought himself 'sheriff'

A five-year jail term has been handed the one-punch killer of a former champion surfer who regarded himself as the "unofficial sheriff" of a coastal town.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Champion surfer Chris Davidson 'killed by human shark'

A roofer, whose punch caused a champion surfer Chris Davidson's death, was acting out of a protective instinct to a young woman, his lawyer said.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Former professional surfer taken by a 'human shark', family says

"You played judge, juror and you gave Chris a life sentence."

Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023

Country club charged over death of former pro surfer

A NSW country club faces charges over the death of former professional surfer Chris Davidson, who died after being punched outside the venue last year.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

South West Rocks Country Club charged in relation to death of former pro surfer Chris Davidson

Police have laid 16 charges against a Mid North Coast venue after the death of professional surfer Chris Davidson following a fight outside the premises in September last year.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

Surfing community paddles out to farewell former pro-surfer Chris 'Davo' Davidson

Hundreds of people came out to Sydney beach North Narrabeen to remember former Australian surfing star Chris Davidson, who was killed after an alleged assault outside the South West Rocks Country Club in September.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

Former pro-surfer dies after being punched outside pub in Australia

Surfing world pays tribute following death of Chris Davidson

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

Former Australian pro surfer Chris Davidson dies aged 45 after being punched outside pub

Chris Davidson has passed away at the age of 45 after being punched outside a pub. A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault causing death

Daily Mirror · Sep 26, 2022

Grant Coleman refused bail in relation to death of former pro surfer Chris Davidson at South West Rocks

Grant Alec Coleman, 42, from South West Rocks has been charged with assault causing death and intentionally choking a person after the alleged incident outside the South West Rocks Country Club.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Wave of tributes flow for Chris Davidson after alleged one-punch death

He'll be remembered as one of the most talented surfers to come out of Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2022