A MAN was allegedly assaulted while walking along a road in Christchurch

It was reported at around 1.30am on Monday, June 26. The victim, a local man aged in his 30s, was injured while walking on Arthur Road, near to the junction with Arthur Lane.

He was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and a fractured thumb

A 24-year-old Christchurch man has been issued with a postal requisition and is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday to face a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.