Teenage rugby player, 19, appears in court charged with killing an ‘absolute gentleman’ who was found unconscious in the street over a golfing weekend with serious injuries
- Morgan Wainewright has been charged with the manslaughter of Andrew Nicholas
- Andrew, 43, was found unconscious on the street in Monmouth, Wales on June 26
- The champion golfer, who had traveled from Poole, Dorset, died four days later
A teenage rugby player has appeared in court charged with killing a ‘loving’ and ‘respected’ golfer in an attack on the city centre.
Morgan Wainewright, 19, of Monmouth, South Wales, is charged with the manslaughter of Andrew Nicholas.
Andrew, 43, of Poole, Dorset, was found unconscious with serious injuries around 1:15 am on 26 June on Monnow Street, Monmouth’s main shopping street.
He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries four days later.
The champion golfer, described as an ‘absolute gentleman’, had traveled 100 miles for a golf weekend at a golf course in Wales.
Andrew Nicholas (pictured above) was found unconscious on a street in Monmouth, South Wales, in the early hours of June 26
Wainewright appeared in Cardiff Crown Court today to make a plea, but the case was adjourned as he was not represented by a lawyer, due to an ongoing strike over legal aid fees.
He appeared in court in a white shirt and spoke only to confirm his name and address.
Wainewright was originally charged with injury with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, but this was dropped after Andrew died, and Wainewright was charged with manslaughter.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke listed Nov. 10 for a plea and hearing in preparation for the trial.
Andrew, 43, died of his injuries four days later. Monmouth teen Morgan Wainewright has been charged with manslaughter.
A tentative date of January 23 has been set for the trial, which is expected to last three weeks.
Wainewright, who has played rugby for Monmouth’s Druids, has been remanded in custody.
After his death Andrew’s family said: ‘We are all heartbroken by the shocking and unacceptable loss of Andrew, known to everyone as Bandy.
‘He was a wonderful, wonderful and loving son, brother and uncle to his three nieces, who adored him.
He was a well-known and respected sportsman through semi-professional football and his great passion, golf.
Andrew was described as a ‘loving brother, son and uncle’ and an ‘absolute gentleman’
His passing has devastated the local golf community and his golf club, where he was an important member, champion and friend to so many.
“He was deeply involved with the club, organizing charity and support events through Covid to support the NHS.
“The club members describe him as a legend and absolute gentleman.”
The family added: ‘The hole left in the lives of so many is one that will never be filled, and the pain caused will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
His loss will never be forgotten.
“The kind words of love and support we have received as a family are incredible.”