TWO men have been charged with manslaughter following the death of North-East doorman.
Father-of-three Peter Jopling, 40, from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, worked at Decades nightclub in Consett.
Paramedics were called at about 3.30am after reports a member of staff had collapsed inside the premises.
When they arrived, Mr Jopling was in pain, but conscious and able to talk.
He was taken by ambulance to the University Hospital of North Durham, Durham City, to be assessed, but his condition quickly deteriorated.
Mr Jopling, who had worked for Kelco Security, in the Front Street nightspot, for more than six years, died shortly before 5am.
On Thursday, police charged two men aged 35 and 36, of Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, with manslaughter and affray.
An inquest has been opened and will be completed after the criminal proceedings have been carried out.
The suspects have been granted bail and are due to appear at Consett Magistrates Court on June 30.
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