Man, 57, killed in Wetherspoon pub hours after England’s Euro 2024 draw with Denmark as suspect, 30, charged with murder
A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with murder after a pub fight following England’s Euro 2024 draw with Denmark left a man, aged 57, dead.
Cops were called to the Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoons in Chichester, West Sussex, at around 11pm on Thursday.
Sussex Police said the dead man from South Yorkshire – who has not been named – was attacked inside the boozer in front of other drinkers.
When emergency services arrived they fought to save the 57-year-old by giving him CPR in the street outside, but despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kieran Egan, 30, has now been charged with murder after the man suffered fatal head injuries after England were held 1-1 in the Group C clash.
Egan, of Baldmoor Lake Road in Birmingham, was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with murder and remains in police custody.
A 42-year-old man from County Durham was arrested on suspicion of affray – a fight between two or more people in a public place that disturbs the peace – and has been released on conditional bail.
Meanwhile, a third man suspected of affray has been identified and efforts are ongoing to bring him into custody.
Sussex Police said they are investigating if the man’s death was linked to the football.
His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
Police have appealed for anyone who was in pub to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Joseph, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the victim in this investigation, who has lost his life in such tragic circumstances.
“We are continuing to appeal for information to build a clear picture of the events of that evening.
“If you saw what happened, or if you captured any relevant mobile or CCTV footage, you can upload it directly to our Major Incident Public Portal, under Operation Arunside – https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4724F74-PO2
“Alternatively, you can report online, via 101.”
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.