A SINGER who raised thousands of pounds for the NHS during Covid has been killed in a pub attack in Leeds.
Robert Hiscoe, 37, was attacked at The Butterbowl in Farnley, Leeds, over the bank holiday weekend.
The Leeds United fan was rushed to hospital after being seriously assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning but was pronounced dead.
A man has since been charged with murder in connection with the assault.
Robert was a talented singer who had previously performed at the pub where the attack took place.
He had previously used his music to raise thousands of pounds for the NHS during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Tributes are now flooding in for popular Robert.
One pal wrote on social media: “I don’t know where to begin, a talented singer, a great friend, a wonderful father, a devoted husband and one of the most loyal Leeds United fans I’ve ever met, not to mention an incredible drinking partner.
“Not many people I know will ever be loved so thoroughly as you, light up any room with your charming ways and never put anyone down, for anything.
“Thank you for bringing so much happiness and joy to so many people during lockdown and raising a shedload of money, ironically for the NHS.
“Nobody I know would ever have done that, give up night after night, week after week, of your time to keep people in good spirits, you should be knighted, not gone”
Another added: “Awful news, a pleasure to have known him and had many a pint together. RIP my friend.”
A third said: “I can’t believe it. I am in absolute shock.
“What a lovely Man, Heart of Gold, Great Singer, Robert will be missed and will never be forgotten.”
Nathaniel Philip, 35, of no fixed abode appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court yesterday charged with murder.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday, May 9.