"This is a significant milestone in an extremely complex investigation, and comes as the result of the professionalism, dedication, and hard work from a team of highly skilled officers and staff, Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said. Investigations such as these are challenging and can take time. It has required hundreds of hours of painstaking work to get to this stage. Throughout this time we have worked closely with the Crown Prosecution Service. Simon's case is one that has evoked a great deal of emotion, but I would ask people to be mindful about commentary to ensure those charged are able to have a fair trial."
"They are: Greg Allen, 37, of Wellington Avenue, Westcliff Ryan Carter, 30, of HMP - The Mount Jamie Chambers, 33, of Southchurch Avenue, Southend Lewis Courtnell, 43, of Pall Mall, Leigh-on-Sea Philip McGill, 40, of Hornby Avenue, Westcliff Scott Nicholls, 49, of Little Spenders, Basildon Matthew Petchey, 35, of Pollards Close, Rochford Rhys Pullen, 29, of Lysander Grove, Maldon Thomas Randall, 31, of Grand Parade, Leigh-on-Sea Michael Shawyer, 40, of Edinburgh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea Alexander Woods, 33, of First Avenue, Westcliff James Woods, 33, of The Green, Nawton, York All 12 men are due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on 31 March."
"He was subjected to a sustained and violent attack. He was left with permanent brain damage and required 24-hour care from his family until his death."
Twelve men have been charged with manslaughter over the 2020 death of Cambridge United fan and former RAF serviceman Simon Dobbin, five years after a brutal assault in Southend. The assault was sustained and violent and left Dobbin with permanent brain damage. He required 24-hour care from his family until his death. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised manslaughter charges against the named individuals. All 12 men are due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on 31 March. The investigation involved hundreds of hours of painstaking work and close cooperation between Essex Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Family members received thanks for their patience and support.
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