Inquest held into death of Sunderland dad Paul Hutchinson who died after street attack

An inquest hearing has taken place into the death of a Sunderland dad, who was remembered as “fun, loving and caring” by his family.

By Debra Fox

Published 4th Mar 2020, 16:31 BST

Updated 4th Mar 2020, 17:35 BST

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Paul Hutchinson died on Tuesday, May 14 last year just days after suffering life-threatening injuries in the city’s Edward Burdis Street.

Northumbria Police said he suffered serious, life-threatening injuries in an assault on Sunday, May 12.

The inquest into Paul’s death was held at Newcastle Civic Centre on Thursday, February 27. Coroner Karen Dilks recorded a conclusion of misadventure at the hearing.

A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed to the Echo on Wednesday, March 4 that no charges were brought in relation to a man previously arrested in connection with Paul’s death.

When Paul lost his life, his family paid a touching tribute to the man who was the “life and soul” of the party and would “live on forever” in their hearts.

Sunderland Northumbria Police