A Weston-super-Mare man was charged yesterday (Friday) in connection with two assaults.

Weston Mercury: Alexandra Parade.Alexandra Parade. (Image: Archant)

Paul Ashe, aged 46 of George Street, appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of greivous bodily harm and one count of possession of a knife.

A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were assaulted at 4.20am on Sunday on Alexandra Parade.

The 21-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the teenager was treated by paramedics at the scene.

A 49-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were also arrested in connection with the incident and were released under investigation.