Joshua Trevor Berrigan charged with unlawful striking causing death

A young Maryborough father charged over an incident that allegedly led to the death of another man has had his matter mentioned in court.

Joshua Trevor Berrigan, 23, faced court charged with unlawful striking causing death when he appeared before Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday.

A young father charged over an altercation that allegedly caused the death of another man has had his matter mentioned in court.

Joshua Trevor Berrigan, 23, is facing one charge of unlawful striking causing death following an incident last year, after which Nathan Isaac McPherson, 43, died.

Mr McPherson died in the Royal Brisbane Hospital on Sunday, August 20, following the alleged altercation near the intersection of Kent and Richmond streets in Maryborough about 2.30am on Saturday, August 19.

Alleged assault victim Nathan McPherson.

The matter was briefly mentioned before the Maryborough Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

No plea has been entered.

The matter was adjourned until October 15, 2024.

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