Billy Pearson: Man dies in hospital days after Chesterfield assault
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Billy Pearson died six days after he was found injured in Chesterfield
A 26-year-old man who suffered serious injuries following an assault in Chesterfield has died.
Derbyshire Police said they were called to a report of an injured man near St Mary's Church at 00:50 BST on 7 August.
Billy Pearson was taken to hospital but died six days later.
The force said Melusi Madaweni, 29, was due to appear at Derby Crown Court on 5 September after being charged with attempted murder prior to Mr Pearson's death.
It added Mr Madaweni, of Chester Street, Chesterfield, was in custody following a magistrates' court appearance earlier this month.
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