by Lewis Finney
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| Man charged following assault on elderly woman (Image: Newsquest) |
A 27-year-old man has been charged following the assault of an elderly woman in Burnley yesterday.
Joshua Simmons, of Low Bank, Burnley, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and a racially aggravated public order offence.
His victim, a woman in her 70s, suffered head and facial injuries after being knocked to the ground on Market Street at around 12.15pm outside New Look on Market Square yesterday, Friday February 3.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Following consultations with the Crown Prosecution Service, we have charged Joshua Simmons, 27, of Low Bank, Burnley, with section 18 causing grievous bodily harm with intent and a racially aggravated public order offence.
"He has been remanded to appear before Blackburn Magistrates Court on Monday.
"The investigating team of officers would like to thank the public’s response and help with this case."
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