Leigh assault: Man charged with manslaughter

Paul Ologbose died as a result of his injuries

Paul Ologbose
Author: Grace MarnerPublished 25th Jan 2022
Last updated 25th Jan 2022

A man has been charged with the manslaughter of Paul Ologbose in Leigh.

Police were called to a report of an assault outside Higher Fold Sports and Social Club, Kensington Drive, Leigh in the early hours of Sunday morning (23rd January).

Paul Ologbose, who was 57, was injured during the altercation and taken to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries later that day.

Paul Brierley (31/03/1978), of Hendon Street, Leigh has been charged with one count of manslaughter.

He has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Wigan and Leigh magistrates court today (25 January 2022).

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