Totton 'murder' victim was prospective father
A man who died following a reported assault was "looking forward to becoming a dad", his family has said.
Courtney Jones, 26, was pronounced dead in hospital after he was found at a home in Totton, Hampshire, on Saturday evening. A 19-year-old man has appeared before Southampton magistrates charged with Mr Jones's murder. Charlie Cooper, of Ashby Road, Totton, was remanded to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Friday. Mr Jones, who was originally from Wolverhampton but was living in Sheffield, was allegedly attacked at about 19:45 BST at the address in Salisbury Road. In a tribute, his family said he was "loving, loyal and free-spirited", as well as a "fantastic step dad and partner to his girlfriend". A 26-year-old murder suspect remains in hospital after he suffered a medical episode while in custody, Hampshire Constabulary said. The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. A 42-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released while inquiries continue. Related Internet Links HM Courts & Tribunals Service