26/08/2015

17-Year-Old Charged Over Attack On Pregnant Woman

A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with an assault on a pregnant woman that resulted in the loss of her unborn child.

The woman was attacked by two men wearing crash helmets as she walked along a street in Peckham, on Monday 15 June.

The teenager has been charged with child destruction, contrary to the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929, and grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 26 August.

On 3 August Kevin Wilson, 20, of Stansfield House, Longfield Estate, SE1 was charged with child destruction, contrary to the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929, and grievous bodily harm with intent. He will appear before Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday, 17 September for a Plea and Case Management Hearing.

A provisional trial date has been set for Monday, 30 November.

(MH)

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