Twelve charged with manslaughter after death of football fan after attack on way home | UK | News
Simon Dobbin died in his sleep in 2020 (Image: PA)
Twelve people have been charged with manslaughter over the death of football fan Simon Dobbin, who died in 2020 after being attacked on his way home from a match in Southend, Essex. The former RAF soldier suffered permanent brain damage from the attack, which took place following a match between Southend United and Cambridge United on 21 March 2015.
Mr. Dobbin died in his sleep in 2020.
Deputy chief prosecutor Rebecca Mundy said: “We can confirm today that we have decided to prosecute 12 people for manslaughter following the death of Simon Dobbin.
Simon Dobbin suffered permanent brain damage (Image: PA)
“Prosecutors in the Complex Casework Unit worked closely with Essex Police to examine and review material from their investigations into both the incident and the aftermath of Mr Dobbin’s death.
“We found that there was sufficient evidence to charge 12 people with manslaughter and that it was in the public interest to initiate criminal prosecution.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all those concerned that the proceedings against the defendants are now active and they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there is no news, commentary or sharing of information online that could prejudice these proceedings in any way.”
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The Crown Prosecution Service said the 12 people charged with manslaughter in relation to Mr Dobbin’s death are:
– Greg Allen, 37, of Westcliff-on-Sea;
– Ryan Carter, 40, of HMP The Mount;
– Jamie Chambers, 33, from Southend-on-Sea;
-Lewis Courtnell, 43, of Leigh-on-Sea;
– Philip McGill, 40, of Westcliff-on-Sea;
– Scott Nicholls, 49, of Basildon;
– Matthew Petchey, 35, of Rochford;
– Rhys Pullen, 29, from Maldon;
– Thomas Randall, 31, of Leigh-on-Sea;
– Michael Shawyer, 40, of Leigh-on-Sea;
– Alexander Woods, 33, of Westcliff-on-Sea;
– James Woods, 33, of Westcliff-on-Sea.
