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Man charged over assault killing Two charged over assault killing
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A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after a father-of-five was attacked on his way home from buying wine at shops. A 15-year-old boy and 20-year-old man have been charged with murder after a father-of-five was attacked on his way home from buying wine at shops.
Michael Eccles, 43, was set upon in Weston Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, on Sunday.Michael Eccles, 43, was set upon in Weston Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, on Sunday.
The factory worker, who had three children of his own and two step-children, died in hospital on Monday.The factory worker, who had three children of his own and two step-children, died in hospital on Monday.
Carl Keatley, of Greencroft, Lichfield, is expected to appear before Tamworth magistrates later. A 15-year-old Lichfield boy, and Carl Keatley, of Greencroft, Lichfield, are due before Tamworth magistrates.
A 15-year-old youth from Lichfield remains in custody on suspicion of murder.
A post-mortem examination found Mr Eccles died of multiple injuries consistent with a serious assault.A post-mortem examination found Mr Eccles died of multiple injuries consistent with a serious assault.
His family issued a statement on Tuesday describing him as a "loud and outgoing character" who had planned to marry his long-term partner Yvonne later this year.His family issued a statement on Tuesday describing him as a "loud and outgoing character" who had planned to marry his long-term partner Yvonne later this year.