AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE man has been charged with murder following the death of another in an incident at a town bar.
Shane Cullen, described as a ‘gentle giant’, passed away after police were called to reports of a physical altercation at a Blues, on Bow Street, at about 2.40am on Saturday, July 11.
Now 36-year-old Carl Cooper, of Smallshaw Lane in Ashton, will appear at Tameside Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 14 after being charged by Greater Manchester Police with murder, assault and two counts of common assault.
Officers attended alongside paramedics and found Shane suffering from serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tameside Council’s licensing chiefs are thought to be monitoring the situation.
Paying tribute, his family described Mr Cullen as a caring father, son and brother whose loss has left them heartbroken.
They said: “I don’t know how to put into words that my first born has been taken away from his little girl, his brothers, myself and his dad, and his girlfriend Chelsea, who thought the world of him.
“Shane was a big, gentle giant who wouldn’t hurt anyone. He was a good dad, son and brother. He will be sadly missed. All our hearts are broken and can never be fixed.
“Rest in peace Shane, we love you.”