Man dies in hospital several weeks after alleged assault

John Mathers was rushed to hospital after the incident in Fulbeck Road in Netherfields, Middlesbrough, on Saturday, November 12.

The 51-year-old died last night in James Cook University Hospital.

His family paid tribute to him today, saying: “The family of John Mathers would like to express their heartbreak at his sudden loss.

"He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and grandfather and the family are deeply distressed at his death.”

A 35-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and was remanded in custody following a court appearance last month.