Two charged in connection with serious assault in Cheltenham

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Cheltenham last month.

Jamie Peart, aged 20 and of no fixed abode has been charged with section 18 wounding with intent, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Callun Harris, aged 18 and of no fixed abode has been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The pair were arrested during warrants yesterday and have been remanded in custody to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 22 September.

The charges relate to an incident on Gloucester Road in Cheltenham on Thursday 12 August where a man sustained a wound to his arm, requiring hospital treatment.