Danny Weyman death: Man acquitted of killing in Bognor
Danny was found seriously injured in September 2019 and died in hospital
A West Sussex man has been acquitted of charges over the death of a man in Bognor, after a seven-day trial.
41-year-old removals worker Christopher Sheehan, of Pound Road in Walberton, was found not guilty by the jury of murder or manslaughter, of 32-year-old Daniel Weyman at Hove Crown Court on Thursday (March 18th).
Daniel sustained serious injuries in Belmont Street, his address at the time, at just after 1.30am on September 2nd, 2019.
He was taken by air ambulance to hospital in Southampton where he died that afternoon.
The prosecution, authorised by the CPS, followed an investigation by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team.
Senior Investigating Officer, Gordon Denslow, said;
"We undertook a complex and very thorough investigation, working with the CPS who authorised the charges after detailed consideration.
"We respect the verdict of the jury and note that the trial judge, who allowed all evidence to be put before the jury, made no criticism of the conduct of the investigation. There are no outstanding lines of enquiry and the investigation is closed.
"Our thoughts at the time remain with Danny's family, who we have worked to support over the past 18 months."
Danny's mother, Debbie Goodwin, said;
"This has been an extremely painful time for myself and my family. Danny was a much loved son, brother, cousin, nephew, great nephew, grandson and father, and his daughter, Ruby, will never get to know her daddy and will never get to know what an incredible loving and generous man he was.
"I will forever hold in my heart Danny. He will remain in our hearts forever and will be sorely missed by all that loved him."
Christopher Sheehan's nephew, 19-year-old Curtis Sheehan of Barnham Lane in Walberton, had previously pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the death of Daniel, and to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.
His sentencing will take place on a date to set by the court.