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

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.

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

They are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.

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