A 28-year-old man has been charged with assault following an incident at a South Molton pub at the weekend, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.

Jordan Foster, of Hugh Squier Avenue, South Molton, is charged with wound/inflict grievous bodily harm without intent and common assault.

It follows an incident at The Coaching Inn in Queen Street just after 9pm on Saturday, October 11, in which a man in his 30s sustained serious injuries. He remains in hospital.

Foster appeared before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 13 and was remanded in custody until his next appearance on November 13 at Exeter Crown Court.