Tributes have been paid to a father who tragically died following an incident at a pub in Chichester.
David Hallatt had been enjoying an evening with workmates at The Dolphin and Anchor, in West Street, on Thursday, June 20 when he was assaulted by a man not known to him.
The incident occurred about 11pm, and despite the best efforts of police and paramedics who commenced CPR, he was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
His family have issued the following words in tribute to the 57-year-old from South Yorkshire:
“David was so violently taken from us. He was married for 25 years with two young daughters, aged 20 and 22.
“He lived for his family, and he loved his work as a tiler travelling the country. He played the electric guitar, and was an avid football and rock music fan.
“Forever in our broken hearts, Sadie (wife), and Rosie and Sally (daughters).”
Kieran Egan, 30, of Baldmoor Lake Road in Birmingham, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 24, and has since been further remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, June 25.
A 42-year-old man from County Durham was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on conditional bail.
A third man suspected of affray has been identified and efforts are ongoing to bring him into custody.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances which led to David’s death, and are urging anyone with information to report it via the Major Incident Public Portal, under Operation Arunside.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.
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