Barton Town FC has paid tribute to their goalkeeper, James Hitchcock, who tragically passed away after an alleged assault during a night out last weekend.
James Hitchcock, a devoted husband and father of one, suffered serious head injuries in an incident at the city's railway station on Sunday evening. He died in hospital on Wednesday.
British Transport Police have named the man as 22-year-old Mckenzie Dicicco from Stockton-on-Tees, who has been charged with murder. Dicicco will appear at York Magistrates' Court.
Police were called to the incident at around 8.45 pm GMT on Sunday after reports a man, aged in his 30s as described at the time, had suffered serious head injuries.
On Thursday morning, Barton Town FC confirmed the death of Hitchcock in a statement from the heart.
Anthony Bowsley, Hitchcock's manager and former teammate at Bridlington Town, also shared a personal tribute.
All of Barton Town's scheduled matches for the weekend have been canceled as a mark of respect.
We would like to express our sincerest condolences to all of James' family and friends during this incredibly difficult time, and we hope that swift justice gets served.
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DÉCEMBRE 19 | 80 ANSWERS Traumatic Injury During Night Out Takes The Life of Star Young Goalkeeper James Hitchcock Rest in peace James | ||
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