Man charged following Chester Northgate assault

Tuesday, 23 April 2019 12:49

Officers investigating a serious assault in Chester city centre have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Ramon Babetunde Akinremi Baruwa, 19, was arrested on Thursday 18 April following an incident at 8.20pm on Northgate Street where two men were assaulted.

He has subsequently been charged with two counts of section 18 wounding and possession of a knife.

Baruwa,19, of no fixed abode, appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Saturday 20 April where he was remanded in custody.

He is next due to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 17 May.

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Man charged following Chester Northgate assault

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