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Fatal Assault at Lichfield Bar: Man Appears in Court
27 May
Summary
- A man faces charges of murder and grievous bodily harm.
- One man died after an assault at a Lichfield bar.
- The accused is scheduled for his next court appearance soon.
A man has appeared in court facing serious charges following a fatal incident at a Lichfield bar. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm. He confirmed his name and date of birth at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday.
The charges stem from an incident at the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street, Lichfield, where police responded to reports of two men being assaulted. The altercation occurred late on Sunday night, May 25th, 2026.
One of the victims, Matthew O'Gara, tragically died in hospital on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. The second victim, Adam Cooper, sustained injuries and was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged.
Ricco and Loren bar, described as a small local family business, expressed devastation and stated they are cooperating fully with the police investigation. The bar announced it would close for a few days. Allison is next scheduled to appear at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday, May 29th, 2026.
