Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of Ramon Logan, a 42-year-old father-of-four who was assaulted in Oldham town centre in July 2024. Logan, known as 'Ray', died on June 30, 2026, after spending two years in a critical condition.
Attack During Euros Final Celebrations
The incident occurred at around 4am on July 15, 2024, on Yorkshire Street in Oldham. Sebastian Jones, 38, of Dickens Street, Oldham, had left a nightclub and approached Logan, punching him with such force that he fell to the ground. Jones continued the assault as Logan lay on the floor. Members of the public called police, who found Logan with serious head injuries. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Jones evaded police for a week before being arrested in Bury and charged with Section 18 assault. Following a three-day trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Death and Murder Investigation
Logan passed away on June 30, 2026, aged 42. A Home Office post-mortem has been conducted, and further reviews are underway to determine the cause of death. Greater Manchester Police have reopened the investigation as a murder case, but no arrests have been made so far.
Detective Inspector Andy Day from GMP’s Oldham district said: “We know how difficult and painful the last two years have been for Ramon’s family, and we are continuing to support them following his death last week. We have now launched a murder investigation, and are keeping his family updated as we progress our enquiries. We are assessing all available material and will be making further reviews in due course.”
Family Tribute
In a heartfelt statement, Logan’s wife Charlotte said: “It is with a broken heart I announce the passing of my beautiful husband, Ray Logan, on 30th June. Ray was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, and will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him. Ray was a part of so many people’s lives, and as much as we all have our existing memories to remember him by, it is heart-breaking that we won’t get to make any new ones. Ray never stopped fighting to get better for the last two years, all we can wish for now is that he gets the justice he deserves.”
