Man charged with attempted murder, Torquay
A 52-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Torquay.
Wayne Abbotts, of Brownfield Road, Birmingham, is now due to appear in court accused of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy.
The boy was assaulted with a bottle inside McDonald’s on Union Street around 4.20pm on Friday 30 October. He currently remains in hospital having sustained injuries that are injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Detective Inspector Natalie Symons said: “Our robust investigation has resulted in the suspect being swiftly charged. We would like to reassure people that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community.”
Abbotts remains in custody and is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates Court on Monday 2 November.