Man charged with attempted murder of teenager in Torquay

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A 52-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder of a teenager in Torquay | North Devon Today

Wayne Abbotts, of Brownfield Road, Birmingham, has been charged with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy who was assaulted with a bottle inside McDonald’s on Union Street in Torquay on October 30.

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Torquay.

Wayne Abbotts, of Brownfield Road, Birmingham, is due to appear in court accused of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy.

The incident occurred inside McDonald’s on Union Street at around 4.20pm on Friday, October 30.

The boy was assaulted with a bottle and was treated in hospital having sustained injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Inspector Natalie Symons said: “Our robust investigation has resulted in the suspect being swiftly charged.”

“We would like to reassure people that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community.”

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