A teenager has appeared in court, in connection with the death of a man in Littlehampton.
51-year-old local man Paul Lawrence was killed in Gladonian Road in the early hours of 28 January, 2024.
A police investigation was launched and following extensive enquiries, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of manslaughter against a 17-year-old boy from Bognor.
He appeared before Worthing Youth Court on Thursday 3 July, where the case was adjourned to Portsmouth Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Friday 4 July.
A 17-year-old boy from Littlehampton was also arrested in connection with the incident. He was charged with sending a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 and possession of cannabis.
He pleaded guilty to both offences and is scheduled to appear at Worthing Youth Court on 14 August.
Neither of the boys can be named for legal reasons.
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