Jack Jermy-Doyle: Pair charged with manslaughter after man dies from ‘serious head injuries’ following Preston attack

Detectives investigating the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle, who suffered “irreversible brain damage” following an attack in Preston, have charged two men with manslaughter.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 18th Jul 2023, 16:20 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2023, 16:35 BST
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Jack Jermy-Doyle was assaulted at the junction of Harris Street and Birley Street at approximately 2.40am on August 12, 2022.

The 25-year-old was taken to hospital where he sadly died two days later.

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His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Detectives investigating the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle have charged two men with manslaughter (Credit: Lancashire Police)Detectives investigating the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle have charged two men with manslaughter (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Detectives investigating the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle have charged two men with manslaughter (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Detectives investigating his death confirmed two men were charged with manslaughter on Tuesday (July 18) following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

They were:

- Jak Fairclough, 28, of Blackpool Road, Preston

- Jake Parkinson, now aged 22, of Bow Lane, Preston

They were bailed to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court at 10am on August 3.