Two charged with manslaughter over death of Doncaster dad Jason Gaskin


Two men have been charged with manslaughter, assault and perverting the course of justice in connection with the death of 53-year-old Doncaster dad Jason Gaskin.
Jason died after being found unconscious outside Park Social Working Men's Club in Balby on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
An investigation was launched and following a number of long-running enquiries, police have now charged two people in connection with Jason's death.
Jake Wells, aged 27, of Balby, has been charged with manslaughter, with James Neeson, aged 49, also of Balby, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice.


They are due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 28.
Jason's family has been informed of the developments in this case and continue to be supported by officers.
Anyone who wishes to report information in connection with Jason's death should contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 112 of October 29, 2023.
You can also report information online via the SYP website.
Some people may wish to submit information anonymously and you can do that via the independent charity Crimestoppers. Please call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or a complete a simple and secure anonymous online form on the Crimestoppers website.