A man who suffered critical injuries in an incident in Scarborough has died, police said today.
Damon Nicky John O’Nions-Cairns, 40, who’s from Scarborough, died in hospital on Tuesday evening.
He was hurt during an altercation on the Longwestgate, Auborough Street, Cross Street and Friars Way crossroads at around 11.15pm on Tuesday 30 December.
Incident location
Paramedics were called to Mr O’Nions-Cairns’ home on New Year’s Day and rushed him to hospital.
Following his death, his family are being supported by specialist officers while the investigation continues.
They paid this tribute to him today: “Damon was born in Bridlington and joined his brother and sister, then another sister came along. He enjoyed going fishing with his father.
“He was a little tearaway at school. He had a heart of gold but struggled with mental illness.
“He would help anybody especially elderly folk who he treated with respect.
“He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, grandson, husband and father and this tragedy has broken the family’s hearts.
“Please can you give his family and friends time to grieve his loss in their own way.”
Leon Upson, 19, was arrested on 3 January in connection with the incident.
He appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 January charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of cocaine and cannabis.
Upson was remanded in custody and is due at York Crown Court on Tuesday 9 February for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
A police spokesperson said: “Following the death, North Yorkshire Police is liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service regarding 19-year-old Leon Upson.
“We will keep you updated on the investigation and the court proceedings.”
