A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged as part of an investigation into a serious assault on a woman in Eastrop Lane.

Kieron Sewah, 31, of May Place, Basingstoke, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police said it relates to an incident on Eastrop Lane, near Goat Lane, on Wednesday, October 12. 

According to police, a woman in her 70s was hit over the head and sustained a serious head injury.

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Sewah was also charged with assault by beating and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

This relates to an incident in Silvester Close, Basingstoke, on Wednesday, September 21.

Sewah appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 30 and has been remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, January 11.