Detectives investigating the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle have charged two Preston men.

Jack, 25, was assaulted at the junction of Harris Street and Birley Street in Preston city centre in the early hours of 12 August last year.

He was taken to hospital but very sadly died two days later. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

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Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Jak Fairclough, 28, of Blackpool Road, and Jake Parkinson, now aged 22, of Bow Lane, were today (Tuesday 18 July) charged with manslaughter.

They have been bailed to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court at 10am on 3 August.

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