Richard Wheeler: Man pleads guilty to fatal Sheffield city centre attack

Liam Jones is due to be sentenced on 8 December

A man has admitted killing another man who died 10 days after being attacked outside a Sheffield city centre pub.

Richard Wheeler, 56, died in hospital from injuries sustained in the assault, which took place near The Bessemer pub, in Leopold Street, on 15 July.

On Wednesday Liam Jones, 20, pleaded guilty at the city's crown court to a charge of manslaughter and five other offences.

Jones, of Bowshaw Avenue, Sheffield is due to be sentenced on 8 December.

Richard Wheeler, 56, died in hospital from his injuries on 25 July

He had initially been charged with murder but prosecutors accepted his plea to the lesser charge.

He also pleaded guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm without intent, one count of assault, one charge of affray and one of possession of an offensive weapon.

Jones was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance.

Speaking in July, Mr Wheeler's family said: "Richard was well-loved by his family and all who met him.

"His loss will change our lives forever."