First picture of 'kind' pub boss fatally injured at Lichfield bar as tributes given
Much-loved pub boss, Matt O’Gara, was tragically killed on Sunday night.
The first picture of the man fatally injured at a Lichfield bar has been shared by a local rugby club as they pay tribute to ‘one of the family’.
Lichfield Rugby Union Football Club has paid tribute to the late Matt O’Gara, who was killed following an incident at the Ricco and Loren wine bar in Lichfield’s Market Street on Sunday, May 24.
Mr O’Gara, who was a director of The Plough pub in the nearby village of Huddlesford, was one of two people to be injured following a fight in the wine bar.
But after being rushed to hospital, he sadly died two days later.
Billy Allison, aged 36, of Solihull, appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (May 28), accused of the murder and grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was remanded into custody to await a plea and trial preparation date in September, before going to a trial in October that is expected to last two-weeks.
Now, Lichfield Rugby Union Football Club, who described Mr O’Gara as ‘one of our Rugby family’, have paid tribute to their lost loved one, and offered their condolences in this tragic time.
The club said: “It is with regret and deep sadness that we share the tragic news of the death of one of our Rugby family.
“Matt was a friend of the Club and a very generous and valued Sponsor. Himself, Becky and friends were ever present at our Matches, Lunches and Events. He was also pivotal in the introductions of new members, businesses and sponsors to the Club - he will be sorely missed.
“From everyone at the Club we would like to offer our deepest condolences to all of Matt’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider Plough Family. Rest in Peace.”