Sad News Elderly Man In Coventry Street Attack Has Now Died

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Video: Teenager who attacked elderly man in Coventry street who has now died could face new charges

7 Nov 2013 11:01

Sentencing of nineteen-year-old for assault delayed while tests are carried out to determine cause of death

Attack on pensioner

An 80-year-old man who was attacked by a young woman in Coventry city centre has died.

The teenager responsible for assaulting Joginder Singh in Trinity Street could now face new charges.

Mr Singh, aged 80, of Cannon Park, died on Sunday.

He had been pushed to the ground in Trinity Street on August 10. The incident was caught on camera and shown on the internet.

Coral Millerchip, 19, has already admitted a charge of assault, and will be sentenced after a separate matter has been concluded.

That hearing is likely to be subject to significant delays now that Mr Singh has passed away.

Det Chief Insp Matt Markham from Coventry CID, said: “Following the assault Mr Singh was readmitted to hospital and was being treated for a diagnosed condition and at this stage it is unclear if that is directly connected with the assault.“

Our thoughts remain with the family and those affected by Mr Singh’s death and we will continue to work with CPS and the coroner to establish the cause of death.“

Specialist family liaison police officers have been appointed to liaise with Mr Singh’s next of kin and we will continue to support the family at this sad time.

”Mr Singh was reported to be “fighting for his life” when Millerchip first appeared in Coventry Magistrates Court in August.

During the hearing prosecutor Pamela Meinert said that Mr Singh was in a critical condition in hospital.

She added that it was not known whether his condition was anything to do with the attack.

Mr Singh was discharged from hospital after the attack but was later re-admitted for treatment of a previously diagnosed condition.

A post-mortem examination of Mr Singh’s body, carried out on Monday, was inconclusive.

Further tests are now being carried out to try and establish what caused his death.

Detectives have notified the Crown Prosecution Service who will now make a decision on what further action will be taken.

Police say any further court hearing is likely to be delayed until next year.

Responding to Mr Singh’s death Coun Harjinder Singh Sehmi said: “It’s really bad news - an extremely sad day for the community.

“She (Coral Millerchip) has already admitted that she attacked Mr Singh - there’s nothing more that can be said really.

“Any decision about what happens now is in the hands of the Crown Prosecution Service and ultimately the courts.

”The attack was caught on camera with thousands of people viewing the video and commenting on what they saw."

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/teenager-who-attacked-elderly-sikh-6280750

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Condolences to the family.

I hope a fresh investigation into this incident will bring justice to his family.

[DiscoverSikhism]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Sad news...

In the UK the mens rea (Latin for "guilty mind") of murder is either an intention to kill or an intention to cause grievous bodily harm (which is clear from the evidence).

The woman in question should be tried for murder and this case should be a warning for all those using violence against others.

Please support the family (and publish any funeral/ path details).