Liverpool man charged with manslaughter after 33-year-old man dies three days after assault
Date published: 19 January 2022
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Police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man
A man has been charged with manslaughter after a 33-year-old man died three days after being assaulted at Waterfold Business Park.
Liam O'Brien, 37, of Liverpool, has been charged with one count of manslaughter.
He has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (19 January).
Police were called around 4.10pm on Thursday 13 January 2022 to a business premises on Waterfold Business Park, Heywood to a report of concern for the welfare of a man.
Emergency services attended and enquiries established an altercation had occurred and a man - who has since been formally identified as 34-year-old Craig Fitzpatrick - had been assaulted.
He was taken to hospital but sadly succumbed to his injuries on Sunday 16 January 2022.
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