A man is due to appear at court charged with the manslaughter of Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston.

Jake Parkinson, 22, of Bow Lane, Preston, is due to appear for trial on Monday (March 11).

Jack, 25, was assaulted on the junction of Harris Street and Birley Street, Preston, at approximately 2.40am on August 12, 2022, following an altercation with two men. 

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

A second man Jak Fairclough, 29, of Blackpool Road, Preston, has previously pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter and will be sentenced at a later date.

In a tribute after Jack died, his family said: “No words can describe the utter devastation we as a family are feeling.

“Jack was a funny, charismatic, amazing young man who had so much to offer this world and we are truly broken that he has been taken from us so soon. He will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.”

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