Man charged with manslaughter after Andover assault
The victim died 12 days after being taken to hospital following an assault
Officers investigating the death of a man in Andover have charged a man.
27-year-old Shane Richard Donovan of York Court in Andover, was previously charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He appeared at Winchester Crown Court today, 7 October, where he was further charged with manslaughter.
John William Carroll, 62, was assaulted outside the Tesco Extra store at around 9.18pm on Thursday, 29 July.
He was taken to hospital with a serious head injury but sadly passed away on Tuesday 10 August.
Donovan pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter and will appear before Winchester Crown Court on 4 November.