Bristol assault: Gary Selwood charged with manslaughter

Paul Carter's family described him as a "gentle man"

A man charged with manslaughter is due to appear before magistrates after being extradited from France.

Gary Selwood, 59, is accused of killing Paul Carter, 69, from Whitchurch, following an assault inside a Bristol social club on 27 February 2022.

He will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court later.

Mr Carter's relatives said in a statement released earlier: "No family should have to go through the trauma of losing someone in this way."

Mr Carter died in hospital on 16 April 2022 after being assaulted inside the Whitchurch Folk Centre on East Dundry Road.

Mr Selwood was arrested in the Aulnay area of France on 26 March. He was brought back to the UK by specialist officers on Monday, and remains in custody, Avon and Somerset Police said.

'Gentle man'

Mr Carter's family described him as "a gentle man" who had not long retired.

"He loved nothing more than to spend time with his family and grandchildren," they added.

"We would like to thank the hospital staff at Southmead and the police who have supported us throughout everything during this terrible time; they have been nothing short of being amazing."

Officers worked closely with agencies including Interpol and the National Crime Agency as part of the investigation and subsequent extradition process.