Three men charged with manslaughter after death of woman on golf course

theguardian.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

Tragedy struck at Aston Wood golf club when Suzanne Cherry, 62, was fatally hit by a van during a police pursuit tied to suspicious activity. The vehicle, driven by John McDonald (51), Johnny McDonald (22), and Brett Delaney (34), who have been charged with manslaughter among other offenses, led to Cherry’s death four days later. Her husband described her as a vibrant, loving woman whose loss has left an "unfillable void" in their family’s lives. The Independent Office for Police Conduct continues to investigate the incident, while the three men are scheduled to appear in court.