A suspect has appeared in court after an elderly man was attacked in his home.
The victim suffered facial and leg injuries after he was reportedly assaulted at his address, off Bellamy Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
His wallet and mobile phone were stolen during the incident which happened at around 6:10am on Saturday (21 May 2022).
Police quickly carried out enquiries and after good work involving numerous departments, a man was arrested and questioned.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.
Jamie Wightman, aged 25, of Bamford Drive, Mansfield, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (23 May 2022) charged with robbery and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was remanded in custody and is next set to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 20 June 2022.
Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “While these allegations are being treated extremely seriously I would like to emphasise that incidents such as these are incredibly rare.
“I am pleased that as a result of a lot of hard work and a great team effort, involving several police departments, a suspect has now been charged and remanded and we now await the outcome of the case though the courts.”