"David Darke, 66, sustained a serious head injury after an assault outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna on the evening of Sunday 21 December. Leicestershire Police said the grandfather-of-three died at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham almost a week later, on Saturday. Nathan Gothard, 36, of Church Street in Appleby Magna is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of Mr Darke's murder."
"Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys. He was a much-loved brother and a dear friend. Dave will live on forever in our hearts, minds and souls. He was a strong, active, intelligent and kind person who was a friend to all. He was a devoted family man with a deep passion for life, the outdoors, nature and walking."
David Darke, 66, sustained a serious head injury after an assault outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna on the evening of Sunday 21 December. He died at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham almost a week later, on Saturday. Nathan Gothard, 36, of Church Street in Appleby Magna, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of murder. Leicestershire Police brought the charge following the incident. Darke was a grandfather-of-three and a much-loved brother and friend. Family members described him as a devoted father and grandfather with a passion for the outdoors and walking, and said he will be sorely missed.
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