Warrant issued for father who attacked celebrant at son's funeral

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

An arrest warrant has been issued for Gye Worthy, 40, who admitted attacking a celebrant at his son Cole's funeral.

Gye Worthy, 40, failed to attend Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for sentencing after admitting assault by beating and resisting arrest. He had attacked a civil celebrant at his son's funeral service at Teesside Crematorium in Middlesbrough on 9 September.

Cole Worthy, 17, was one of five occupants of a Volkswagen Passat killed in a head-on collision with a marked Cleveland Police vehicle on the A66 in the early hours of 22 August. Two police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, also died in the crash.

Worthily was also due to be sentenced for stealing four bottles of wine worth £30 from a shop on 8 October, to which he had pleaded guilty. Deputy District Judge Julia Baggs issued a warrant not backed by bail after the prosecution applied, meaning he must be held in custody ahead of his future court date once he is located. TeessideLive reports that the celebrant was said to be 'shocked and shaken' by the incident but was not seriously hurt and did not wish to comment.

How it is being reported

• Warrant issued for arrest of A66 crash teen's dad who attacked celebrant at son's funeralGye Worthy has failed to attend Teesside Magistrates' Court and a warrant has been issued for his arrestTeessideLive · 27 Oct, 11:38
• Warrant for dad of A66 teen over funeral assaultGye Worthy fails to appear in court after attacking a celebrant at the funeral of his son.BBC Tees · 27 Oct, 11:27

In this story: Gye Worthy · Cole Worthy · Paul Maull · PC Matthew Blades · PC Tom Clough · Teesside Crown Court · A66 · Middlesbrough

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