Two men are standing trial accused of the murder of festival worker Andrew Main in Swansea. Mr Main, from Falkirk in Scotland, died in hospital almost a month after the alleged incident in Swansea city centre in July last year.
Joseph Dix, 26, of Frome, Somerset, and 27-year-old Macauley Ruddock, of Bath, were arrested in connection with the alleged assault and initially charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm before being charged with murder following Mr Main’s death. The pair deny murder and are on trial at Swansea Crown Court. The trial, before Judge Paul Thomas KC, is expected to last two weeks.
Mr Main was rushed to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with serious head injuries following the alleged incident on Princess Way in the early hours of morning of July 17, 2024. The 33-year-old was subsequently medically transferred to a hospital in Edinburgh where he died.
Following his death, Mr Main’s sister, Nikki Main, paid tribute to him. She described her brother as “adored by family and friends and beloved by more” and added: “He will forever live in our hearts and memories. He was a witty man with a huge heart – loyal to the core. He was a fabulous brother, fun uncle, and supportive daddy to his two children. There will never be anyone like Andrew. The hole that has been left in our hearts will never be filled. Everyone in our community has been grief-stricken, but we have rallied together as one at this sad time.”
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