Two Men Charged With Murdering Andrew Main

Two men, Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock, have been charged with the murder of Andrew Main, a 33-year-old festival worker from Falkirk, Scotland, who died after sustaining serious brain injuries from an assault on July 17 in Swansea. Main intervened to help a young colleague being attacked when he was assaulted himself. He was hospitalized for nearly a month before passing away on August 14, prompting a murder investigation by South Wales Police. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges at Swansea Crown Court, with a trial set for January 2025. Main's family described him as a loving father and a dedicated individual passionate about music and festivals. His sister expressed the family's devastation over his loss, marking him as a heroic figure in their lives.