Man charged with manslaughter

7 October 2010, 16:51 | Updated: 7 October 2010, 16:56

A 22-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been charged with manslaughter, after an assault which happened in the city centre more than 2 years ago.

56-year-old Francis Collins sustained serious head injuries after the incident on the 30th July 2008, and was in a coma until 30th October 2009, when he died.

Michael Newson - who's 22 and from the Great Holm area of Milton Keynes - has been charged with manslaughter and will appear at MK Magistrates Court on 27th October.