Man charged after serious assault on Sikh priest in Manchester

A 28 year old is accused of Section 20 assault

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 8th Sep 2022
Last updated 8th Sep 2022

A man has been charged after an assault of a Sikh priest in Manchester City Centre in June.

28 year old Claudio Campos, of Ladybarn Lane, is accused of Section 20 assault.

Police launched a high profile witness appeal after the attack, shortly before 6:30pm on Thursday 23 June.

The 62 year old victim was left unconscious in the middle of the road. He remains in hospital with life changing injuries.

Campos has been remanded in custody and will attend Manchester Magistrates Court today September 8.

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