Man charged with assaulting canvasser allegedly pushed over while campaigning
A man has been charged with assaulting a canvasser who was allegedly pushed to the ground while out campaigning in West Yorkshire.
Police said the alleged victim, a 58-year-old man, was approached by a man and pushed over while he was canvassing on Bradford Road, Batley, at around 11.50am on Monday.
While appealing for information earlier this week, the force said the man was allegedly pushed for a second time when he got back up.
He was taken to hospital but did not suffer any serious injuries, a spokesperson said.
On Wednesday West Yorkshire Police said James Dixon, 45, of Cambridge Road, Birstall, has been charged with assault.
He will appear at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on July 13, and has been released on conditional bail until then.