Man appears in court over pub assault

Google Street View image of The Coaching Inn in South Molton. It is a mock Tudor building with a maroon sign with the pub's name on it. A woman wearing a white shirt, black gilet, black trousers and white trainers is walking on the pavement outside the pub. A blue car is driving on the road next to the pub.Google

A man was left with serious injuries following an assault at The Coaching Inn in South Molton

A man has been charged over an assault at a pub which left another man seriously injured.

Jordan Foster, 28, of Hugh Squier Avenue, South Molton, Devon, appeared at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with wound/inflict grievous bodily harm without intent and common assault.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 30s was injured in an attack at The Coaching Inn on Queen Street just after 21:00 BST on Saturday. Officers had said the injured man was receiving treatment in hospital.

Mr Foster did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody until 13 November when he is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court.

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