Gypsy Queen pub in Sheffield issues statement as Macaulay Byrne murder probe continues

Staff at the Sheffield pub where a man died on Boxing Day have told of their shock for the first time.
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Macaulay Byrne, known as Coley, died after he was stabbed in an attack at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton at around 10pm on December 26.

More then a week after the tragedy, the well known local is still to re-open after Mr Byrne’s death, as police investigations continue.

Macaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, SheffieldMacaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, Sheffield
Macaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, Sheffield
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Today, the pub company which owns the Gyspy Queen, Hungry Horse, issued a statement on behalf of the pub and its staff.

It said: “We were all completely devastated by what happened and our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Byrne.

"Our pub remains closed while we support the police’s investigation and at this moment in time we do not have a reopening date for the pub.”

On Monday, South Yorkshire Police revealed a man has now been charged with assisting an offencer, following the death.

Macaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, SheffieldMacaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, Sheffield
Macaulay Byrne, also known as Coley, died after he was stabbed at the Gypsy Queen pub in Beighton, Sheffield
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Police said Mr Byrne, 26, sustained ‘multiple stab wounds’.

He was taken to hospital from the pub on Drake House Lane but could not be saved.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Hakin, leading the police investigation, said: “I know incidents like this can have a devastating impact on the wider community, and I want to reassure you we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.

“We believe this was an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community.”