Man in court for Plaistow attack

Plaistow attack: man charged

A 34-year-old man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm on a 16-year-old girl in Plaistow on Tuesday 13th November.

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The attack was captured on CCTV Credit: Metropolitan Police

A man's due in court today charged over an attack which left a 16-year-old girl sprawled unconscious on the pavement on Plaistow High Street.

34-year-old Michael Ayoade, who lives in Plaistow, is accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Last updated Sun 20 Jul 2014

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