Manslaughter charge as Sunderland attack victim who died in hospital is named by police

Emergency services were called to the city’s Borough Road on Saturday, August 1 following reports that a man had been assaulted.

He received treatment at the scene from the North East Ambulance Service for head injuries and was rushed to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

He died in hospital two days on from the attack.

Today – Wednesday, August 5 – Northumbria Police has named the man who died in the assault as 36-year-old Carl Loughran, who lived in Sunderland.

Liam Wright, 32, of Rangoon Road, Sunderland, has now been charged with manslaughter.

He is due to appear before magistrates in South Tyneside on Wednesday.

Detective Inspector Graeme Barr, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: “This has been a devastating time for Carl’s family and we have dedicated family liaison officers who will offer them any support they need as they come to terms with this tragic loss.

“They have asked that their privacy is respected at this time.

“This was a violent altercation that happened in the street which sadly resulted in the victim suffering significant injuries, which he died from as a result two days later.

“An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding this incident. One man has now been charged and is due to appear before the courts, and I would ask the public not to speculate or do anything that may prejudice those live proceedings.

“I would like to thank members of the public who have already come forward with information, and would urge any other witnesses – or people who were in the area and who may have dashcam footage – to get in touch as soon as possible, if you have not already.”

Two other men who were arrested shortly after the incident – aged 31 and 29 – remain under investigation.

Contact the force on 101, quoting log 727 010820, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have any information.

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