Man admits affray in connection with death of Jordan Sinnott

A 22-year-old man has admitted a charge of affray in connection with the death of former Huddersfield, Halifax and Chesterfield footballer Jordan Sinnott.

Midfielder Jordan Sinnott died in hospital on January 25 after suffering a suspected fractured skull in an alleged assault in the centre of Retford at about 2am.

Sean Nicholson, was granted bail by Judge Gregory Dickinson QC after pleading guilty to unlawfully using or threatening violence towards Mr Sinnott, during an appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday.

Cameron Matthews, 21 and Kai Denovan, 22, both of Retford, who were charged with manslaughter, affray and common assault after the incident were not required to enter pleas.

Police were called to help ambulance crews after 25-year-old Mr Sinnott wasfound unconscious in the town's Market Place. He died later in hospital.

Paying tribute, the footballer's family said:

Matthews and Denovan were remanded in custody to appear at the same court on May 22.