A 19-year-old man who was formerly charged with assault following an incident in Monmouth last month will appear before Newport Magistrates Court charged with the manslaughter of Andrew Nicholas.

The 19-year-old appeared before Newport Magistrates Court charged with assault on Thursday June 30 and was remanded in custody.

The charges related to an incident to an incident on Sunday June 26 where a man was found unresponsive in Monnow Street at around 1.15am.

Gwent Police officers attended the incident along with Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics, where Andrew Nicholas, 43, from Poole, was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

Three men – one aged 21 and two aged 19 – from the Monmouth area were arrested on suspicion of assault.

A second 19-year-old man was released on conditional bail, while the 21-year-old man was later released without charge.

Earlier today Gwent Police released a statement from the family of Andrew Nicholas, paying tribute to him and describing him as ‘wonderful’ and an ‘absolute gentleman’.

In the statement, Andrew Nicholas’ family said: “We are all heartbroken beyond words by the shocking and unacceptable loss of Andrew, known to all as Bandy.

“He was an amazing, wonderful, and loving son, brother, and uncle to his three nieces who adored him.

“He was a well-known and respected sportsman through semi-professional football and with his big passion, golf.

“His passing has devastated the local golf community and his golf club where he was a key member, champion, and friend to so many.

“He was heavily involved with the club and ran charity and support events through covid to support the NHS.

“The club members describe him as a legend and absolute gentleman.

“The hole that has been left in the lives of so many is one that will never be filled, and the pain caused will be with us for the rest of our lives. His loss will never be forgotten.

“The kind words of love and support we as a family have received has been incredible.”

Police enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, from Monnow Street is asked to call 101 or send Gwent Police a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2200213333.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.