A Wigan man who was left with devastating brain injuries following an attack has died.
Shane Maloney suffered 'extensive, severe, life changing brain injuries', when he was assaulted by Dean Hughes in November 2019.
Bolton Coroner's Court confirmed they have received Mr Maloney's file following his death on March 11, 2021.
In June 2020, Hughes, 43, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent.
Bolton Crown Court heard that Hughes had hit Mr Maloney around the head with a magnum of champagne during an argument at a house in Wigan Road, Leigh.
Hughes, of Church Street, Bickershaw, then used the bottle to hit Mr Maloney in the legs and body, before kicking him in the head at least once.
Police found Mr Maloney slumped in a ginnel near the house, slipping in and out of consciousness and with a large cut to the back of his head.
Mr Maloney's injuries including a bleed to the brain, bruising on the brain, a blood clot on the brain and a severe skull fracture that required surgery to remove part of it and relieve pressure.
The court heard that following the attack, Mr Maloney was totally dependent on carers.
Michael Brady, representing the prosecution, told the court at the time of Hughes' sentencing: "Mr Maloney has suffered extensive, severe, life changing brain injuries that are unlikely to improve for the foreseeable future.
"His life span will be significantly limited due to the frequency of his chest infections. He is being put on a do not resuscitate care plan and this will remain the case for the foreseeable future.
"It's difficult to envisage a case where there is a more profound effect on a living victim."
Bolton Coroner's Court has confirmed that they have now received a file for Mr Maloney, after he died on March 11.
Manchester Evening News asked Greater Manchester Police (GMP) whether any further charges would be brought against Hughes.
A GMP spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing following a post-mortem, but no further charges have been brought at this time."
