Two Loughborough men have been charged following an assault in Loughborough yesterday (6 February).
Paul Widdowson, 28, of Pinfold Gate, and Jonathan Widdowson, 24, of Waterside Close, have been charged with robbery and section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
The charges relate to an incident at around 3am when the victim’s phone, money and keys were taken, leaving him with serious facial injuries.
They have been remanded to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday).
Essential repair work taking place at Nuneaton Cemetery
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M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
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Man charged in connection with indecent exposure in Nuneaton
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New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
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£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
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East Midlands Airport Assisted Travel service wins national award
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