Man due in court charged with Armistice Day assault on pensioner
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A man is due to appear in court, charged with assaulting a pensioner on Armistice Day.
Police were called to the Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland shortly after the 11am silence on Saturday, November 11.
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Hide AdThe 75-year-old victim sustained swelling to his face and was left shaken by the incident.
A man was arrested after a police appeal for information and answered bail at the weekend.
Northumbria Police has now confirmed he has now been charged.
A spokesperson said: "A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with the report.
"He has since been charged with common assault and a public order offence, and will appear before magistrates later this month."