A man has appeared in court over allegations a woman was assaulted in broad daylight.
Officers were called to Old Market Square in Nottingham after reports that the victim had been hit on the head with the handle of a knife.
Police arrived within minutes, arrested a man and seized a knife.
The woman suffered a lump to her head following the alleged incident which happened at around 1.30pm on Monday 4 April.
Josh Gittins, aged 23, of no fixed address, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 5 April charged with assault by beating and possession of a knife in a public place.
He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 10 May 2022.
Chief Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The force takes all reports of weapon-enabled violence extremely seriously and will take robust action against anyone involved in this type of disorder.
“Nottinghamshire Police remains totally committed to driving down knife crime and removing dangerous weapons from our streets. We continue to work hard all year round, alongside partners and our communities, to tackle this issue and reduce violence.
“The consequences of carrying a knife can be devastating which is why Nottinghamshire Police continues to work tirelessly every day to combat knife crime as well as focusing on preventative work, including educating people about the consequences of carrying a knife and encouraging them to make positive life choices.”
