Man Charged with Manslaughter After 79-Year-Old Dies from Neck Injury in Prudhoe
Serious Assault Leads to Death
At 9.40am on December 10 last year, police were called to a disturbance on Woodhead Road, Prudhoe. Officers found 79-year-old Roy Clayton with a serious neck injury that appeared to be from an assault. Despite medical efforts, Roy sadly died in hospital four days later.
Suspect Arrested and Charged
Following months of investigation, 49-year-old Gary Anderson, also from Woodhead Road, has been charged with manslaughter. He is set to appear before Newcastle magistrates on November 16.
Police Appeal and Family Statement
“This is a serious incident that has left Roy’s family absolutely devastated. Our thoughts remain with them, and we continue to offer all the support they need,” said a Northumbria Police spokesperson.
“We thank Roy’s family and the wider community for their cooperation and patience over the past 10 months. With a suspect charged and court proceedings underway, we urge everyone to avoid speculation on social media or in the community that could affect the case.”
“If you have any information yet to be shared, please contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or call 101 quoting log NP-20211210-0247.”
