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Woman assaulted on A49 near Craven Arms

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 17:33

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault that happened between Craven Arms and Wistanstow.

The incident happened around 7.30pm on Friday 14 October on the A49 near to the Wistanstow turning, a woman in her 20’s suffered facial injuries.

Piers Halligan, 24 years, of Temeside Gardens, Ludlow has been charged with a number of offences including False Imprisonment, Kidnapping and Assault (GBH).

He appeared at Magistrates Court this morning and is next due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on 16 November 2022.

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