Teenager Charged with Manslaughter in Connection with Death of Paul Lawrence in Littlehampton A teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 51-year-old Paul Lawrence in Littlehampton earlier this year. Mr Lawrence, a local resident, was tragically killed in Gladonian Road during the early hours of 28 January 2024, prompting a major police […]

Teenager Charged with Manslaughter in Connection with Death of Paul Lawrence in Littlehampton

A teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 51-year-old Paul Lawrence in Littlehampton earlier this year.

Mr Lawrence, a local resident, was tragically killed in Gladonian Road during the early hours of 28 January 2024, prompting a major police investigation.

Following extensive enquiries, Sussex Police confirmed that the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge of manslaughter against a 17-year-old boy from Bognor. He has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear before Worthing Youth Court on 3 July.

A second 17-year-old boy from Littlehampton, who was also arrested in connection with the incident, has been charged with sending a grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, or menacing message under the Communications Act 2003. He also faces a charge of cannabis possession. He too has been released on conditional bail to appear at the same court on 3 July.

Due to legal restrictions, neither of the teenagers can be named.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Lawrence as we continue to support them during this difficult time.”

Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to report it online or call 101 quoting Operation Sett.