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).
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Recycling bin checks in Nuneaton
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Meet Nuneaton's new Mayor
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New exhibition shows how BRUSH keeps the lights on
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Work starts to restore Cock Inn Pub after campaign
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Should HMOs be subject to planning permission?
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Man jailed for 10 years for killing pub-goer
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Meet Hinckley's new Mayor
Councillor Cathie Gibbens takes over from Councillor Richard Flemming.
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