Belper: Man charged after town centre assault

Police placed a cordon around Costa for much of Saturday

A man has been charged after an alleged assault in a Derbyshire town centre.

Police were called to King Street, Belper, at about 10:00 BST on Saturday, after reports of assaults, theft and damage to businesses.

A 30-year-old man from Belper is due to appear before magistrates later, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault, criminal damage and theft.

Two victims injured during the incident have been discharged from hospital.

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