Major court update after Solihull man charged with murder of Lichfield pub landlord

A Solihull man accused of murdering a pub landlord has appeared in court.Billy Allison was charged by police after an alleged incident at the Ricco and Loren bar, in Market Street, Lichfield, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.The 36-year-old appeared at Stafford Crown Court via video link from HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, on Monday, September 1.He spoke only to confirm his identity, that he understood the proceedings, and to enter his pleas.READ MORE: Secret to getting the best of BirminghamLive's storiesAllison denied murdering Matt O'Gara, who was the director of The Plough pub in Huddlesford, near Lichfield.He also denied a second count of causing grievous bodily harm to another man, Adam Cooper, with intent on May 24, 2026.Matt O’Gara(Image: Staffs Police)Judge Avik Mukherjee tol