Bridgwater town centre attack leaves man seriously injured

Marcus Naidoo, of no fixed address, was charged with assault by causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, on St Mary's Street.

While responding to the incident, Avon and Somerset Police put a cordon in place, and businesses such as Big Ron's Cafe ended up closing for the day. 

Police confirmed a 41-year-old man was taken to hospital in serious condition, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Naidoo appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 16, and was remanded into police custody.

He is due to appear at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, October 16.

A spokesperson for the police said: "A 54-year-old man has appeared in court after another man was assaulted in Bridgwater earlier this week.

"Marcus Naidoo, of no fixed address, was charged with assault by causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday 16 September.

"The charges relate to an incident in the early hours of Tuesday (15 September) where a 41-year-old man was seriously assaulted in St Mary's Street.

"He was taken to hospital in serious condition, but thankfully his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. He remains in hospital at this time.

"Naidoo was remanded into police custody and will next appear at Taunton Crown Court, currently sitting at North Somerset Courthouse, on Friday 16 October."