Heysham: Murder charge after death of man near medical centre
Keith Thompson died over the weekend
A man has been charged with murder, by detectives investigating the death of Keith Thompson in Heysham.
The 49-year-old was taken to hospital in the early hours of Saturday (28th September) after a reported assault near the Bay Medical Centre.
He later died.
Leigh Smith, 39 and of Binyon Court in Lancaster, has been charged with murder, Lancashire Police said.
He is due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court today (1st October).
"Devastating"
In an earlier update, Senior Investigating Officer, DCI John McNamara, described Mr Thompson's death as "a devastating incident that has very sadly resulted in a man losing his life."
In a tribute, Keith’s family said: “As a family, we are shocked and saddened by what has happened to Keith and we would appreciate privacy at this time.”