Victim of serious assault in Chesterfield has died
He was taken to hospital earlier this month
A man who suffered serious injuries following reports of an assault in Chesterfield town centre earlier this month has died.
Officers were alerted to reports that a man had been injured near to St Mary’s Church (the Crooked Spire) at around 12.50am on Sunday 7 August.
Billy Pearson, 26, from Chesterfield, was taken to hospital, but died on Saturday 13 August.
A 29-year-old was arrested shortly after the incident and was subsequently charged with attempted murder.
Melusi Madaweni, of Chester Street, Chesterfield, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Monday 8 August, and was remanded into prison custody.
He is due to appear at Derby Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday 5 September.
An investigation is ongoing and officers would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have any information which could help with enquiries.