article_snippet: Peter McKay, 35 had previously downed several vodka red bulls each and Peter McKay was also taking sedative tablets.
article_snippet: Peter McKay claimed Peter McKay was intoxicated due to the consumption of the tablets and alcohol which led to a state of 'automatism'.
article_snippet: Detective Constable Mark Silk from Kent Police said: 'There is no doubt a substantial amount of alcohol, combined with a number of sedative pills proved to be a potent cocktail and played a part in McKay's state of mind that night. '
highlights_snippet: Pair were drinking and Peter McKay had taken sedatives shortly before incident .
  