Raise the Colours member denies murder of man in Staffordshire
Summary
Billy Allison, 36, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Matthew O’Gara and to causing serious injury to another man in Staffordshire. The trial is set to begin in October and is expected to last about 10 days.Key Facts
- Billy Allison is a member of the group Raise the Colours.
- He has been charged with the murder of Matthew O’Gara and causing grievous bodily harm to a second person.
- The incident occurred outside Ricco & Loren bar in Lichfield on May 24.
- O’Gara was a businessman and director of the Plough pub in Huddlesford.
- O’Gara died in hospital two days after the assault.
- The second man involved also went to hospital but was later discharged.
- Allison appeared in court via video from prison and pleaded not guilty.
- The trial is scheduled to start on October 28 and may last around 10 days.
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