For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here A Wigan man who was left with devastating brain injuries following an attack has died.
Shane Maloney suffered 'extensive, severe, life changing brain injuries', when he was assaulted by Dean Hughes in November 2019.
Bolton Coroner's Court confirmed they have received Mr Maloney's file following his death on March 11, 2021. In June 2020, Hughes, 43, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent.
Bolton Crown Court heard that Hughes had hit Mr Maloney around the head with a magnum of champagne during an argument at a house in Wigan Road, Leigh.
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