Jockey Levi Williams has been charged with murder following the death of a man injured during an altercation in Newmarket earlier this month.
The 25-year-old was initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and released on bail. However, he was rearrested on Tuesday after the victim—reportedly a 70-year-old man—died in hospital from his injuries.
Williams appeared before %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with murder.
The incident, which occurred in a pub in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%, has sparked widespread public reaction both locally and online. Eyewitnesses allege that Williams and another man were involved in a violent assault on the elderly man and his son. According to social media accounts, the elderly man later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
One witness posted on social media:
"I was in the pub when it happened. Him and his mate battered a 70-year-old man and his son. The 70-year-old man sadly passed away. Good job on all the people there that tried to help the two blokes and also keep Levi and his mate restrained until the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% arrived."
Another user commented on the tragic consequences of violent behaviour, writing:
"One punch can ruin and end so many lives — happens far too frequently."
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Police have not yet released the name of the victim but confirmed that investigations are ongoing. Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% footage from the area at the time of the incident.
Williams, who has competed in several lower-tier races, is understood to have no prior criminal convictions. He is expected to appear at a Crown %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% hearing later this month.
The racing community has expressed shock at the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%, with many calling for respect for the ongoing legal process and sympathy for the victim's family.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Suffolk Police or report anonymously via %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%.
