Man charged with GBH after 'serious assault' in Southampton at end of 2021

A MAN has been charged with GBH over a ‘serious assault’ in Southampton.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 3rd Jan 2022, 15:18 GMT
Taranto Road, SouthamptonTaranto Road, Southampton
Taranto Road, Southampton

Police were called to Taranto Road, Southampton, at around 8.15pm on Thursday.

A man in his 20s suffered injuries to his back and thigh, and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

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Chorley Laxton, 21, of Shirley Road, Southampton has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm, and two counts of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

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He was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today.

A 41-year-old man and 20-year-old woman from Southampton, who were both arrested in connection with this incident, have been released on police bail until January 27.

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