Police name man who died after attack outside village pub
Plus: Disability sports champion recognised in King's Birthday Honours List
Good morning and welcome to your Monday briefing from Ashfield News. In today’s newsletter, a man who died after an assault outside a pub is named, line-up for Hucknall Fest announced, a disability sports champion is to be honoured and much more.
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Man named after fatal attack outside pub
Police have named a man who was killed in as assault at a village pub, as another man was charged over his death.
Harley Fox, 34, sustained serious injuries during an incident in the beer garden of the Market Inn in Main Street, Huthwaite, at around 9.10pm on Sunday, 8 June.
He was taken to hospital but died on Tuesday, 10 June.
A second man was also assaulted during the same incident.
In a tribute released by Mr Fox’s family, they described him as someone who was “absolutely devoted to his family” and “always the first person to help anyone in need.”
They said: “Harley was loved by so many, had the biggest heart, and lived life to the fullest. Motorbikes, boats, go-karts – in fact engines of any kind – made him happy.
We love you so much, Harley. Fly high until we meet again.”
Dilon Price, 30, of Back Lane in Sutton-in-Ashfield, has been charged with manslaughter and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Price appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 13 June and was remanded into custody. He is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 11 July.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Fox’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Specially trained officers have been supporting them and will continue to do so.
“We are grateful to everyone who has come forward to assist with our investigation so far.”
Sports disability champion recognised
A leading advocate for disability sport has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Pete Edwards, chair of the Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to sport and the local community.
The 70-year-old, who also sits on the Discover Ashfield Board, has spent years championing opportunities for people with disabilities in sport across the district.
Pete said he was “gobsmacked” when he received the letter from the Cabinet Office.
“It’s such an honour and I’m extremely humbled and proud to be nominated for this accolade,” he said.
Originally from South Yorkshire, Pete overcame a childhood hip condition and later rebuilt his life after losing his leg in a mining accident in 1989.
He moved to Ashfield shortly after and became a passionate advocate for disabled sport, excelling in amputee football, swimming, and wheelchair basketball.
Pete later became a swimming coach, supporting countless disabled athletes to reach their potential.
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