Overview
- Police say two men were punched outside the Ricco and Loren bar in Lichfield on Sunday, May 24, leaving both injured.
- One of the men, Matt O’Gara, a director of The Plough pub in Huddlesford, died in hospital two days later and has prompted widespread local tributes.
- Billy Allison, 36, of Solihull, has been charged with murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and was remanded after appearing at Stafford Crown Court.
- The second victim, named in reports as Adam Cooper (also reported as Adam Copper), was taken to hospital, has been discharged, and is the subject of the grievous bodily harm charge.
- The Ricco and Loren venue has temporarily closed while it cooperates with police, the next court hearing is listed for September 1, and a trial is scheduled to start on October 26.