Plumstead man charged with common assault
Selomon Dawit faces court on November 4 following an alleged incident on Plumstead High Street.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man has been charged with common assault following an alleged incident on Plumstead High Street. Selomon Dawit, 41, of Benares Road in Plumstead, was charged on October 1, 2026. The alleged offence took place at 9 a.m. on the same date.
Police were called to the scene by members of the public who reported an assault. Officers attending Plumstead High Street were informed that a man blew kisses to a child before grabbing her arm. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, according to police.
Court appearance scheduled
Mr Dawit is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on November 4, 2026. The charge relates to common assault.
Questions this report answers
01What has Selomon Dawit been charged with?
Selomon Dawit has been charged with common assault. The charge relates to an alleged incident that occurred on Plumstead High Street on October 1, 2026.
02When and where will Selomon Dawit appear in court?
Selomon Dawit is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on November 4, 2026. This follows his charge for common assault on October 1, 2026.
03Were there any injuries reported from the incident?
No injuries were reported from the alleged incident on Plumstead High Street. Police attended the scene on October 1, 2026, and no injuries were recorded.
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