Man, 38, charged with GBH after women in her 70s assaulted in Daventry leaving her with head injuries and broken wrist

A 38-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH), after a woman in her 70s was assaulted in Daventry, leaving her with head injuries and a broken wrist.

Adam Gayton, of Trafalgar Way, Daventry, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on June 26 after he was charged with one count of Section 20 – GBH without intent.

The charge relates to an incident on June 24 at around 12.15pm, when a woman was assaulted in Keys Close, Daventry sustaining head injuries and a broken wrist, according to Northamptonshire Police.

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Officers are still appealing for anyone who saw the incident, or who has information about it, including relevant CCTV or smart doorbell footage, to get in touch.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting reference number: 25000633805.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

Gayton was granted conditional bail and is next due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on August 7.

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