'Good egg' football manager dies after being 'attacked' in pub car park

05 March 2024 , 12:54

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Scott Hendy was taken to Southmead Hospital where he later died (Image: Facebook)

An "all round good egg" and football manager has died after allegedly being attacked in a pub car park near Bristol, police said.

Scott Hendy was taken to Southmead Hospital where he later died after being seriously injured in Redwick Road, Pilning, near Bristol, on Saturday at about 12.15am. Avon and Somerset Police were called to reports of an incident in a Pilning pub car park before they rushed the 46-year-old to hospital. His next of kin have been informed.

"Our thoughts are with them and they are receiving specialist support from family liaison officers. A forensic post-mortem examination will be conducted", Avon and Somerset Police said. George Baylis, 29, of Redwick Road, Pilning, has been charged with manslaughter and was remanded into custody after appearing at Bristol Magistrates' Court earlier. He is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 8 April.

Avon and Somerset Police were called to reports of an incident in a Pilning pub car park (Facebook)

Scott Hendy died age 46 (Facebook)

Tributes have poured in for Hendy, including from The Park Knowle FC, where he was a manager and his son played. On Facebook, The Park Knowle wrote: "Thank you for all your time and effort and support put into Park Knowle FC. Another life taken to soon. You will be missed by all that knew you. We are thinking of all Scott's family especially his children which includes our own Park Knowle player and his team and managers."

Kristy Anne wrote on Facebook: "Bumped into you last year and it was like no time had passed, you hadn’t changed from the cheeky blonde boy who was obsessed with football. Always lovely. Polite and an all round good egg. My heart goes out to your grandparents, parents, brothers children and everyone who loved you. Rest easy all our love."

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While Scott Samuel Ryan Alden wrote: "RIP Scott Hendy, taught me so much about football, especially the defensive side, you always told me I was too attacking as a manager. I learnt a lot from you, were all going to miss you, thinking of kids and family, we will all watch out for them."

Shannon Vinicombe said: "There isn’t enough words to describe Scott Hendy he was such a character forever filled with laughter! There was never a dull moment with you around! Sleep tight buddy it was pleasure growing over the years and having you around forever cherished! My thoughts are with your beautiful children at this sad time! You was one of the best Scott love always!"

Rachel Hagan