Overview

• Charlie Heather, 27, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage following viral footage of him punching an officer in Lozells.
• He is due before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on July 16 to face the allegations.
• A 51-year-old man arrested in the same disorder has been bailed pending further enquiries.
• Both officers were hospitalized with non–life-threatening injuries and are now recovering.
• West Midlands Police confirmed a patrol car was damaged during the incident and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on attacks against staff.