Man charged with attempted murder after teen 'assaulted' in McDonald's in Torquay

Man charged with attempted murder after teen 'assaulted' in McDonald's in Torquay Wayne Abbotts, 52, of Brownfield Road, Birmingham, is accused of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy following an incident at a McDonald's branch in Torquay A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted at a McDonald's branch in Torquay, Devon. Wayne Abbotts, 52, of Brownfield Road, Birmingham, was arrested following the incident and subsequently charged. Devon and Cornwall Police said the teenager was attacked with a bottle inside the restaurant on Union Street at around 4.20pm on Friday. He remains in hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening or life-changing, the force added. Detective Inspector Natalie Symons said: "Our robust investigation has resulted in the suspect being swiftly charged. We would like to reassure people that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community." Abbotts remains in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Monday.