A MAN has appeared in court charged with assaulting a patient in hospital.
Anthony Dyer, aged 53, of Crossdale Road, Breightmet, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to 81-year-old Mohammed Aslam, as well as two counts of common assault against other people.
The charges relate to an incident at the Royal Bolton Hospital on Sunday, May 26, in which Mr Aslam was hit with a fire extinguisher.
Dyer appeared at Bolton Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday, and he was remanded in custody until June 21, when he will appear at Bolton Crown Court.
Mr Aslam is still in hospital.
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