Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Salisbury man Freddie Fontete-Jones
He will appear in court in November
Last updated 12th Sep 2022
A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Freddie Fontete-Jones in Salisbury earlier this year.
Freddie, 23, died a few days following an assault in New Canal on February 22nd.
24 year old Connor Pool, from Winterbourne Gunner, appeared at Winchester Crown Court today (9th September).
Officers were called to New Canal at approximately 3am following two 999 calls reporting disorder.
When officers arrived, Freddie was unconscious and paramedics were giving first aid.
He was taken to hospital and sadly died three days later.
Detective Inspector Simon Childe, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said:
“Freddie sustained a traumatic brain injury from which he never recovered.
"While I sadly never got to meet Freddie, I know from just speaking to his family that he was an extremely popular, charismatic and outgoing person who was loved and respected by many.
"I know his loss will be felt for many years to come not just by his family and those who were close to him, but within the wider Salisbury community who were shocked and saddened by this incident."
Pool was remanded in custody and will appear in court on Thursday 3rd November.