A man has been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Robert Kerr, 42, who died after being admitted to hospital with serious injuries in September 2024.
Details of the case
Police investigations originally led to the detention of five men on suspicion of murder after Mr Kerr attended A&E with significant injuries. Following a review with the Crown Prosecution Service, charges were brought against one individual.
Andrew McElwee, 29, of Sutherland Road, Blackpool, has been charged with manslaughter and is due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court on 21 August. The four other men who were arrested have been released with no further action.
What is known so far
- Victim: Robert Kerr, aged 42.
- Timing: Mr Kerr died in September 2024 after attending A&E with serious injuries.
- Suspect: Andrew McElwee, 29, charged with manslaughter.
- Court date: 21 August at Lancaster Magistrates Court.
- Other arrests: Four men initially arrested have since been released without further action.
The circumstances that led to Mr Kerr’s injuries remain subject to police inquiry and will form part of the evidence considered in court. No further details about the alleged incident or the nature of the injuries have been released by authorities at this stage.
Local impact and next steps
Legal proceedings now follow a forensic and evidential process overseen by police and the Crown Prosecution Service. The magistrates’ hearing in August will determine initial directions for the case; more substantive hearings may follow in the Crown Court depending on how the matter proceeds.
Residents with information relevant to the inquiry are typically asked to contact Lancashire Police; there has been no public appeal quoted in the material supplied for this report.
| Key date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | Robert Kerr attended A&E with significant injuries and subsequently died. |
| Following death | Five men were arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| Date of charge | One man, Andrew McElwee, 29, charged with manslaughter; four released. |
| 21 August | Appearance scheduled at Lancaster Magistrates Court. |
This is a developing legal matter. Further reporting will follow once courts publish hearing outcomes or police release additional information.
