Three men have been charged with murder after a man was fatally struck by a car near to a Blackburn pub on Christmas Day
Kirk Marsden, 37, (pictured) suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill on Christmas Day.
He was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital where very sadly he died on Boxing Day.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Lancashire Police have charged three men with Kirk’s murder.
James Ward, 26, of no fixed address, Thomas Ward, 58, of no fixed address, and Michael O’Neill, 35, of New Welling Street, Blackburn, have been remanded in custody to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today
DCI Bryony Midgley, of our Force Major Investigation Team, said:
“Our thoughts remain with Kirk’s family and loved ones at this difficult time, and they will continue to be supported by specially trained officers.While three men have been charged with murder, the investigation continues, and we are still appealing for witnesses to come forward. This incident started with an altercation in The Gate. We can see from the CCTV that there are a number of witnesses who we have not yet spoken to. If this is you, I ask that you please make contact with my team.”
