Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Bar Brawl in Haywards Heath

A 36-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 63-year-old at The Heath Tavern in Haywards Heath, Sussex Police confirmed.

Deadly Assault Rocks Local Pub

Police were called to The Heath Tavern on Sussex Road at around 10.50pm on Monday, 29 December after reports of an assault between two men who knew each other.

Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital in a serious condition, but he tragically died later that night.

Sussex Police said, “His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Suspect Arrested and Charged on the Spot

Christopher Iredale, 36, from Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with manslaughter and remanded in custody.

Iredale is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 January.

Police Hunt for Witnesses

Detectives are appealing for anyone who saw the incident or has information to come forward.

  • Report online or call 101
  • Quote Operation Harfield

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