Man charged with murder of Staffordshire pub boss to appear at crown court
Billy Allison will appear at Stafford Crown Court today accused of the murder of Matt O'Gara.
A man will appear at Stafford Crown Court today (Thursday) charged with the murder of a Staffordshire pub boss.
Police were called to the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street, Lichfield, at around 11.25pm on Sunday, May 24 following reports that two men had been punched.
One of the victims, Matt O'Gara, died in hospital on Tuesday.
Allison, of Cropthorne Road, Shirley, Solihull, is also accused of grievous bodily harm (GBH) on Adam Cooper in the same incident.
Mr Cooper was taken to hospital and later discharged.
Allison appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday where the case was sent to Stafford Crown Court.
Mr O'Gara was a director of The Plough pub in the village of Huddlesford, near Lichfield.
Staffordshire Police are appealing for anyone with information about the attack to get in contact using the online portal, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tributes poured in on social media following Mr O’Gara’s death.