Preston man admits night out manslaughter attack

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Jack Jermy-Doyle died after being attacked in Preston

A man has admitted killing a man who died in hospital two days after being assaulted on a night out.

Jack Jermy-Doyle, 25, was attacked near Birley Street in Preston at about 02:40 BST on 12 August 2022, police said.

Jak Fairclough, 29, of Blackpool Road, Preston, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Preston Crown Court and was bailed, to be sentenced later.

A second man, 22, of Preston, has denied manslaughter and was remanded in custody to face trial on 11 March.

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