Youths charged with manslaughter of Nigel Shakespeare are bailed

THREE youths were released on bail when they appeared at court in Redditch yesterday, Tuesday, February 26, charged with manslaughter.

The three males, two of them aged 17 and the other aged 16, appeared before a youth court charged with the manslaughter of Nigel Shakespeare at Redditch on Sunday, February 24.     

Mr Shakespeare, aged 50, died after being taken to hospital with head injuries following an incident in Sillins Avenue, on Sunday at about 12.25am.

He was walking home with his partner from the Kings Arms pub when it happened.

The youths, who are all from Redditch, were released on bail by the court to live at addresses outside the area and with other strict conditions, including a curfew.

They will next appear at Redditch Youth Court on Thursday, April 25, when they will face crown court committal proceedings.

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