A man has been charged after another man suffered head injuries and a broken nose.

Brendan Saunders, 26, of Woodbridge Lane, Romford, was charged today (September 5) with grievous bodily harm (GBH) and common assault.

Saunders is due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today.

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This follows an incident in Western Road in Romford.

Police came across an unresponsive man in Western Road, Romford, at around 3.15am on Saturday (September 2) while dealing with an unrelated matter.

A man, 21, was taken to hospital suffering a broken nose and head injuries.

The AA reported that a "emergency services incident"  had closed Western Road in both directions betweet South Street and Mercury Gardens.