Man appears in court charged with manslaughter of Sunderland man Jordan Bell

Twenty-seven-year-old Jordan Bell was found injured in the street outside a night club in Holmeside in Sunderland city centre on Friday, July 10.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he underwent emergency surgery for his “extensive” injuries, leaving him in a critical condition. He died on Friday.

Dominic Robson appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates Court this morning, Monday, July 27, charged with manslaughter.

Dressed in a grey sweatshirt, Robson, 26, of Birchwood, South Hylton, spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charge.

No plea was entered.

The case was committed to Newcastle Crown Court on August 24 at 10am and Robson was released on bail on condition he continue to reside at an address in Birchwood, South Hylton, obey a curfew between 7pm and 7am and does not contact prosecution witnesses.

Mr Bell’s loved ones are being supported by specialist officers, while a GoFundMe page set up by Jordan’s workmates to help him with his bills as he was left in a critical condition in hospital, and which will now go to help his family, has now raised more than £700.

Police are still appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Katrina Moore, of Northumbria Police, said: “Jordan’s family are devastated and these past two weeks have been a living nightmare for them.

“We have been carrying out an investigation so we can establish exactly what has happened that night and get answers for Jordan’s loved ones.

“It has been treated as an assault since we first started carrying out our enquiries and now a man has been charged with manslaughter.

“But we still need to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened so if you can help then please get in touch.”

Jordan's family have asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.

Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1145 100720 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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