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Jockey Levi Williams Remanded in Custody on Murder and Manslaughter Charges

Williams appeared in court following the death of Richard Wingrove, who sustained fatal injuries during a March 8 altercation outside a Newmarket pub.

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Overview

  • Levi Williams, a 26-year-old apprentice jockey, is charged with both murder and manslaughter in connection to the death of 71-year-old Richard Wingrove.
  • The altercation occurred outside the Waggon and Horses pub in Newmarket on March 8, involving four individuals.
  • Wingrove died on March 18, ten days after sustaining fatal head injuries allegedly caused by Williams during the incident.
  • Williams was remanded in custody during his May 9 court appearance, with a plea hearing scheduled for June 27 and a provisional trial date set for September 15.
  • Pathology evidence is pending and will play a critical role in the upcoming legal proceedings, while an inquest into Wingrove’s death has been suspended due to the ongoing criminal case.