A man has pleaded guilty to robbery following an incident in Swindon.
Paul Tony Warren, 24, of Victoria Road, Old Town, appeared at Swindon Crown Court this morning charged with section 18 GBH and robbery following an incident which took place during the evening of Thursday 27th January and into the early hours of Friday 28th January in the Meadowcroft area of Swindon.
The victim, who has now been confirmed as Martin Brown, 54, of Queensfield, Swindon, was taken to hospital but he sadly died on 7th February.
A post mortem will take place in due course as part of the ongoing investigation in relation to the assault.
DCI Phil Walker, of the Major Crime Team said, “Our thoughts are with Martin’s family at this difficult time – they are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.”
Warren pleaded guilty to robbery this morning and the next court hearing will be held on Tuesday 24th May.
