Meersbrook Park attack: Man charged with assaulting emergency worker in Sheffield

Police and paramedics were called to Meersbrook Park on July 17 shortly before 12.30pm to reports that a man had been assaulted near to the playground there.

A 31-year-old man was found with injuries to his hand and head.

A 27-year-old man has now been charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

Henry Lyon, of Welby Place, Sheffield, is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 17.

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