Man and woman charged over 'nasty and prolonged' assault in Sheffield city centre

A man and woman have been charged and are due in court today over a ‘nasty and prolonged’ assault in Sheffield city centre.
By Claire Lewis
Published 5th Mar 2021, 07:09 BST
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The pair were arrested after an incident in the Castle Square area on Wednesday night.

South Yorkshire Police said the 32-year-old woman, of Victoria Street in the city centre, is accused of assault and criminal damage.

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The 39-year-old man, of no fixed abode, is accused of assault, criminal damage and drug possession.

A man and woman have been charged over a 'nasty' assault in Sheffield city centre (Photo: Getty)A man and woman have been charged over a 'nasty' assault in Sheffield city centre (Photo: Getty)
A man and woman have been charged over a 'nasty' assault in Sheffield city centre (Photo: Getty)

They are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.

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