Man dies two weeks after alleged Sunderland city centre assault - police charge 26-year-old with manslaughter

A man has died in hospital two weeks after an alleged street assault in Sunderland city centre.
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The 27-year-old, who has been named as Jordan Bell, was found injured by a concerned member of the public outside a night club in the Holmeside area of the city centre shortly before 9pm on Friday, July 10.

Northumbria Police today confirmed he has died.

A 26-year-old man, Dominic Robson, who was initially arrested in connection with the incident, has now been charged with manslaughter and is due to appear before magistrates.

Police have confirmed Jordan Bell has died two weeks after he was left with severe injuriesPolice have confirmed Jordan Bell has died two weeks after he was left with severe injuries
Police have confirmed Jordan Bell has died two weeks after he was left with severe injuries
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After the attack, Mr Bell, 27, was taken to hospital by ambulance where he remained in a critical condition.

Police said Mr Bell sadly passed away in hospital on Friday July 24, surrounded by his loved ones, who the force said are receiving support from specialist officers at this difficult time.

An investigation was launched after the alleged assault and a 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Detectives have now confirmed Dominic Robson, 26, of Birchwood, Sunderland, has been charged with manslaughter and will appear before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 27.

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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.

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“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.”

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

A police appeal was previously issued asking for anyone for information to come forward.

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

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