Man, 22, charged with murder over death of 59-year-old in Northampton pub
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 59-year-old man in a Northampton pub, police have confirmed.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “A man has been charged with murder following a serious assault at The Old Bank in St Giles’ Square, Northampton in the early hours of Sunday, July 5.
“Louie Oliver, aged 22 of Holcot Lane in Sywell, has been charged with murder and will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 8.
“Mr Oliver was arrested in connection with the assault of 59-year-old Paul Hughes inside the licensed premises which took place between 1.45am and 2.30am on Sunday.
“However, Mr Hughes sadly died in hospital on Monday, July 6.
“A 23-year-old Northampton man also arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail, pending further enquiries,” the spokesperson added.”