A MAN has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 43-year-old man last month.
Michael John Edwards died in hospital after he was taken by an ambulance from the scene in a life-threatening condition.
Met Police and ambulance were called to reports of an altercation in Southwark just before 3am on Saturday, September 13.
He was believed to have been in the area for the Crystal Palace v Sunderland match.
Edwards from Nuneaton, Warwickshire was taken from the scene to a central London hospital.
He died from injuries four days later on Wednesday, September 17.
Lewis Macleod, 36, appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Monday where he was charged with manslaughter in connection with Michael’s death.
He had previously been charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm.
A trial will begin at Inner London Crown Court on April 13, 2026.
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