Family of nightclub attack victim Jordan Bell thank those who tried to save him as funeral arrangements are finalised
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Jordan Bell, from Southwick, was left with severe injuries and was found lying outside a Holmeside nightclub on the night of Friday, July 10, with people flagging down police to raise the alarm.
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Hide AdA 26-year-old man from the city has been charged with his manslaughter.
This Friday, August 21, at 9.30am, Jordan’s family and friends will gather at Sunderland Crematorium for his funeral.
He leaves parents Andy and Tracy, sister Sarah, grandmother Jean, and was the grandson of late grandparents Ron, Pat and Sylvia.
Ahead of the service, his family said: “He was loved by everyone he met and was very well thought of by his employer and work colleagues.
"We would like to thank the emergency services involved.
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Hide Ad"The teams in the Royal Victoria Infirmary were absolutely amazing and compassionate.
“We have been supported by countless agencies and friends and family.
"They have all been amazing.”
A GoFundMe page first set up to support Jordan in the wake of the suspected attack and then to help Jordan’s family has raised more than £1,000 and has now closed.
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Hide AdDominic Robson, 26, of Birchwood in South Hylton, has been charged with manslaughter.
He is due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court on Monday, August 24.
Northumbria Police has asked any witnesses to get in contact by calling 101 quoting reference 1145 100720 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.