Three men charged over death of woman struck by van at golf course after police chase

    Three men have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman who was struck by a van at a golf course following a police pursuit.

    Suzanne Cherry died in hospital four days after she was struck by the vehicle on the morning of 11 April.

    Two police cars had been following a grey Nissan van in Lichfield, Birmingham, after receiving reports of suspicious activity, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.

    However, they stopped chasing the van when it went off-road and up an embankment at Aston Wood Golf Club, where it hit Ms Cherry, of Aldridge, Walsall.

    West Midlands Police said John McDonald, 51, of Bloxwich, has been charged with manslaughter, assault by beating and failing to stop a vehicle when directed by a constable.

    Johnny McDonald, 22, of Dudley, and Brett Delaney, 34, of Darlaston, Walsall, have also been charged with manslaughter.

    They are due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 21 April.

    Three other men who had been arrested have been bailed with conditions.

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    Following Ms Cherry's death, her husband paid tribute to his "beautiful wife" and described how he watched in "helpless horror" during the incident.

    "Suzanne leaves a legacy and an unfillable void in the lives of her mother Maureen, her three adult children, two step-children and countless others from her work, her sporting activities and social circle," he added.

    The IOPC continues to investigate the circumstances prior to the crash.

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