A MAN has been charged with assault by causing actual bodily harm following an altercation outside a Somerset Wetherspoons.
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed Gary Catton, 53, has been charged with assault by causing actual bodily harm following an altercation at the William Dampier in Yeovil in the early hours of Sunday, July 12.
Police confirmed he appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 13, following an incident outside the pub in the early hours of July 12.
The incident took place on the night England beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-final, as fans packed inside to watch the Three Lions' success. Police have given no indication that the alleged assault was connected to the match.
Police said he has been released on conditional bail and will next appear at Taunton Crown Court on August 24.
A spokesperson for JD Wetherspoon confirmed an incident took place outside the pub and they have provided CCTV footage to the police and are assisting them.
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A spokesperson for the police said: "A man has been charged following an altercation in Yeovil.
"Gary Catton, aged 53, has been charged with assault by causing actual bodily harm.
"He appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, 13 July, following an incident outside a pub in South Street in the early hours of Sunday, 12 July.
"He has been released on conditional bail and will next appear at Taunton Crown Court on 24 August."
A spokesperson for Wetherspoon pubs said: "An incident took place outside the pub on Saturday evening.
"We have provided CCTV footage to the police and are assisting them with their investigation."
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