Man charged following assault at motocross event

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The assault happened on the evening of 22 August

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A man has been charged with GBH with intent after an alleged serious assault at a motocross event on Thursday left another man with significant injuries.

The incident happened at around 21:15 BST at Foxhill motocross in Upper Wanborough, near Swindon, Wiltshire Police said.

Emergency services were called to the scene, with the injured man taken to hospital.

Ben Starr, 34, of Woodside Avenue, Ripley, was arrested at the site and remanded in custody ahead of a planned appearance at Swindon Magistrates Court on Saturday.

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