A man was hospitalized after being slashed with a screwdriver in Gloucester on the morning of Wednesday, May 6. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault on Station Road at approximately 7:15 a.m.
Witnesses noted a significant police presence near Bedford Street, adjacent to Station Road, during the incident. The victim sustained a slash wound and received hospital treatment before being discharged.
Liam Johnson, 44, who has no fixed address, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and wounding with intent. Johnson appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, May 7, and was remanded in custody pending a hearing at Gloucester Crown Court scheduled for June 8.
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Gloucestershire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has relevant information to contact them, referencing incident number 84 of May 6. A police spokesperson confirmed that the victim was known to Johnson.