A young worker has entered a plea of not guilty in the case of a woman’s death outside a crowded bar. Liam Moor is accused of causing the death of Lisa Denton in a suspected single blow incident near North Shields, Tyneside, on January 24. The 40-year-old victim sustained a severe head injury and was taken to a hospital, where she passed away the next day after an alleged altercation on Russell Street around 10 pm.

Moor, a 19-year-old laborer, refuted the charge of manslaughter during his appearance at Newcastle Crown Court. His trial is tentatively scheduled for September 14, and he has been granted bail.

According to Prosecutor Clare Haswell, Moor allegedly struck the woman once in the face outside Charlie’s Bar and then departed without offering assistance or contacting emergency services.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, the Senior Investigating Officer, expressed sorrow over the tragic incident and extended sympathies to the victim’s family. He urged the public to refrain from speculating and to respect the legal process.

In a statement on behalf of Lisa’s family, they mourned her passing, describing her as a beloved individual with a vibrant personality and a knack for making others feel welcomed and valued.

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