A MAN has been charged with manslaughter after a Prudhoe man died following a suspected assault.

At 9.40am on December 10 last year, police attended an address on Woodhead Road, West Wylam, following a report of a disturbance.

Seventy-nine-year-old Roy Clayton had sustained a serious neck injury consistent with having been assaulted. He died in hospital four days later.

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Gary Anderson, 49, of Woodhead Road, Prudhoe, has now been charged with manslaughter. He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on November 16.

Detective inspector David Johnson, of Northumbria Police, said: “Clearly this is a serious incident that has left Roy’s family absolutely devastated. Our thoughts remain with them and we will continue to offer any support they need.

“I would like to thank Roy’s family for their cooperation and patience over the last 10 months, as well as the wider community who have assisted our investigation at every opportunity.

“With one suspect now charged and due to appear in court, it is imperative that everyone refrains from any speculation – both on social media and in the community – that could jeopardise the live legal proceedings.”

Anyone with information who has yet to come forward is asked to contact police.