Detectives investigating a serious assault have charged a suspect.
Officers were called to Sherwood Street, Warsop, Nottinghamshire at around 10:30 am on 29 March 2023 after reports a gas service engineer had been attacked with a metal pole.
The engineer’s van was also damaged during the incident.
Officers arrested a suspect after he failed to stop for police when spotted driving a van in Sycamore Street, Warsop, at around 7:20 pm on 6 April.
The suspect was detained after a brief pursuit and was found to be in possession of cannabis.
A 22-year-old man from Warsop, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (8 April) charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, criminal damage, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance, dangerous driving and possession of cannabis.
He was granted conditional bail until his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 5 May 2023.
Detective Sergeant Matt Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers have been working hard to investigate this assault which has understandably been an extremely upsetting ordeal for the victim.
“I am pleased we have charged a suspect and I hope it provides some reassurance to the community.”
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