Footballer James Hitchcock Dies Following Train Station Assault

The 32-year-old goalkeeper and father succumbed to head injuries three days after the incident at York railway station; a suspect has been charged with murder.

• James Hitchcock, a semi-professional goalkeeper for Barton Town FC, died on Wednesday from severe head injuries sustained during an alleged assault at York railway station on Sunday night.
• The 32-year-old, described as a 'much loved' and 'irreplaceable' player, leaves behind his wife, April, and their young son, Freddie.
• Mckenzie Dicicco, a 22-year-old from Stockton-on-Tees, has been charged with murder and affray and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
• Barton Town FC and Hitchcock's former club, Bridlington Town FC, have postponed upcoming matches and released heartfelt tributes, expressing devastation over his death.
• Hitchcock was remembered as a quiet yet popular teammate and a dedicated family man whose memory will live on through his son.

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