Floral tributes left at pub after death of "lovely man" in Barnsley as police probe continues
Floral tributes have been laid outside a pub after the death of a man at the weekend
Flowers have been laid outside a pub in tribute to a man who died following a fatal altercation.
Jonathan Round, aged 52, died after police responded to reports at 11.28pm on Friday, September 11 of an injured man at The Star Hotel, on Barnsley Road, in Cudworth.
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but later died in hospital.
An array of colourful flowers have been placed outside the pub, in tribute to Jonathan.
Yesterday, on September 14, South Yorkshire Police confirmed a man had been charged with manslaughter, following the fatal assault.
Liam McGuire, 33, of Stocks Lane, Barnsley isremanded into custody and due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Monday, October 12.
Jonathan’s friends have paid tribute to him on social media, calling him a “top geezer”, “good friend” and “great guy”.
Many people shared he was a popular figure at bars and pubs across Cudworth, including Rodder’s Bar in Carrs Lane, The Star on Barnsley Road, and the former Fox & Hound on Pontefract Road.
Cassie Goodliffe said: “Rest in paradise Jonny, I will never forgot our duets in the Fox and your words of advise/ wisdom. Thinking of all your family and friends at this devastating time.”