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A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers were alerted to reports that a man had been injured near to St Mary’s Church (the Crooked Spire) at around 12.50am on Sunday 7 August.

“Billy Pearson, 26, from Chesterfield, was taken to hospital, but died on Saturday 13 August.

“He has been formally identified, and his family are aware. They have given permission for us to share his photograph. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Billy Pearson, 26, from Chesterfield, was taken to hospital, but has sadly died

“A 29-year-old was arrested shortly after the incident and was subsequently charged with attempted murder.”

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Melusi Madaweni, of Chester Street, Chesterfield, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Monday 8 August, and was remanded into prison custody.

He is due to appear at Derby Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday 5 September.

Polic said their investigation is ongoing and they would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have any information which could help with their enquiries.

If you can help, please contact police on the non-emergency details below, quoting reference 22000455660:

Facebook – send a private message to their Facebook page

Twitter – direct message the force contact centre via @DerPolContact

Website – Police have several crime reporting tools on their website or use their online contact form

Phone – call police on 101

Man found badly injured after attack near Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire has died

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