Man charged with murder after victim of assault in Peterborough dies in hospital
Police have charged a man with murder following an assault in Peterborough earlier this year.
Ashley McMillan, 31, is accused of assaulting John McGarry, 63, in Broadway, Peterborough, close to Tesco Express, at 2.30am on Saturday, 30 August.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “Mr McGarry, from Broom Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, but he never regained consciousness and died on Friday (12 December).
"At the time, McMillan, of Oundle Road, Peterborough, was charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
“Following further investigation this charge was changed to murder yesterday evening (16 December) and he will appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court this morning (17 December).”
In a tribute, Mr McGarry’s family asked for privacy and added: “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital for the care he received, and to his many friends for their love, kindness, and support.”