Two people in court charged with assaults in Yeovil

They happened on Saturday morning

Author: Jon BurkePublished 20th Feb 2023

Two people are due in court today, Monday 20 February, charged in connection with a series of assaults in Yeovil on Saturday 18 February.

Five men were attacked between 6.30 and 8am.

One was reportedly hit on the head with a metal bar; others were stabbed or punched.

The four who went to hospital were released after treatment.

Officers responded immediately and arrests were made by 9am.Jamie Gosney, 27, of no fixed abode, and a 14-year-old boy are each charged with: three counts of GBH with intent, one of possessing a knife in public and one of assault with intent to rob.

The 27 year-old is further charged with possession of an offensive weapon in public.

Both remain in police custody pending their court appearance at Yeovil Magistrates Court.

Police still want to hear from anyone who witnessed or has information about any of the incidents.

Please call 101 and give the reference 5223039497.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online here

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