Police charge Birmingham man with murder after fatal Chichester assault
Kieran Egan will appear before Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday
Last updated 23rd Jun 2024
Sussex Police have charged a man from Birmingham with murder following the death of a man in a pub in Chichester.
Officers were first called to reports of a disturbance at The Dolphin and Anchor pub on West Street at around 11pm on Thursday (June 20th).
When responders arrived at the scene, they found a 57-year-old with serious head injuries and requiring immediate medical attention.
The man from South Yorkshire was treated by medical professionals but despite their best efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim's next of kin have been informed following the attack is currently being supported by the force.
Now, the force have said that Kieran Egan, from Baldmoor Lake Road in Birmingham - who was arrested at the scene - has now been charged with the murder of the man.
Following their enquiries, the 30-year-old man was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday (June 24th).
As well as this, a 42-year-old man from County Durham was also arrested on suspicion of affray - he has since been released on conditional bail.
Investigations into the attack remain ongoing, as a third man has been identified - with police continuing to appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Speaking on the case, Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Joseph from the force's Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team paid tribute to the man who died in the incident.
"Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the victim in this investigation, who has lost his life in such tragic circumstances," she said.
"We are continuing to appeal for information to build a clear picture of the events of that evening."
Anyone who may have any relevant information or who may have witnessed the assault take place is being urged to get in touch as soon as possible by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 4724F74-PO2.