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Man Charged Following Serious Assault In Newport

A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Newport.

Police were called at 5.57pm on Saturday (16) to reports of a disturbance on Mimosa Close.

During this incident, an 82-year-old man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

"Mark Truman, aged 56 years, of Mimosa Close in Newport, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault, criminal damage and assault on an emergency worker.

"He was remanded in custody to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday)."

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