22-year-old appears in court accused of murdering 'devoted family man' after incident in Northampton pub
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder, in relation to the death of a “devoted family man” following an incident in a Northampton pub.
Louie Oliver, of Holcot Lane in Sywell, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Friday July 10 to face the charge.
The 22-year-old was remanded in custody ahead of another crown court hearing, which has been scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Oliver was arrested and charged after a serious assault in the Old Bank pub, which happened between on between 1.45am and 2.30am on Sunday July 5.
Paul Hughes was taken to hospital following the assault, but sadly died on Monday July 6.
The 59-year-old has been described as a “devoted family” man and “genuinely lovely bloke” by the rugby club he was a part of. His family also paid tribute via Northamptonshire Police here.
A 23-year-old Northampton man was also arrested in connection with the incident, but has been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.