Jockey Levi Williams Charged with Murder in Newmarket Brawl

Levi Williams, a 25-year-old jockey, has been charged with the murder of 71-year-old Richard Wingrove, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a brawl outside the Waggon and Horses pub in Newmarket on March 8. Witnesses allege that Williams struck Wingrove, leading to a critical condition that resulted in his death ten days later. Williams appeared emotional during his court hearing at Cambridge Crown Court, where the judge denied bail and scheduled a plea hearing for May 9, with a provisional trial date set for September 15. The incident has generated significant public discourse, highlighting the grave consequences of violence. Williams had previously been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm before being charged with murder following Wingrove's death. The local racing community has expressed shock and sympathy for Wingrove's family amid ongoing investigations by Suffolk Police.