Man Charged with Manslaughter in Leicester Park Death

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A 33-year-old man named Joshua Moore has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 62-year-old James McKeon in Lester. Jimmy, as he was known, was found unconscious in Beaumont-Lay's park on Monday evening and passed away soon after in the hospital. Moore lives nearby in the Beaumont-Lay's area and was arrested quickly after the incident. He's set to appear in Lester magistrates as court, later today, Wednesday. The community has been key in helping detectives wrap up their initial work with thanks from the East Midlands murder investigation team. Jimmy had been a local fixture for nearly 20 years, fondly called spider by those who knew him. His family shared their heartbreak, describing him as a devoted father, brother, partner, and grandfather, whose loss has shattered their world. They're asking for privacy as they grieve. Police are still supporting the family through this tough stretch, reminding us how these tragedies ripple out in tight-knit neighborhoods like this.

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