WORK colleagues of a man who died after he was found lying unconscious have organised a charity football match in his honour.
The match, in memory of 34-year-old Paul Simpson, will take place at Darlington FC's Feethams ground, on Wednesday, May 9.
It has been organised by staff at Morrisons supermarket in North Road, where Mr Simpson worked part-time.
The father-of-two was found unconscious just yards from his home in Eldon Street, Darlington, on March 11.
He died a day later in Middlesbrough General Hospital after suffering a fractured skull.
The match will feature Morrisons' staff, with the men taking on the women.
Gates open at 6pm and kick- off is at 7pm. As well as the football, there will also be raffle prizes. Spectators will be asked for donations.
All the money raised on the evening will be given to Mr Simpson's family.
l Alfred Robert Welch, 21, of Harris Street, Darlington, has been remanded in custody, charged with Mr Simpson's murder.
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