Man in court accused of manslaughter after man dies in fight outside nightclub
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has appeared in court accused of the manslaughter of a man who died following a fight outside a nightclub. Joshua Hughes, 22, suffered a fatal head injury after falling to the ground during the incident outside Glow, in Lancaster city centre, on June 12 of last year.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.30am and Mr Hughes, from Morecambe, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Despite the best efforts of medics, he died on the morning of June 16, Lancs Live reports. READ MORE: Tributes paid to dad-of-five 'with massive heart' killed in motorbike crash Following a police investigation, Sean Orrell, of Wigan Road, Leigh, was charged with manslaughter.
The 32-year-old appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday). During the hearing, Orrell spoke only to confirm his identity and agree he understood the proceedings.
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