A MAN has been recalled to prison after assaulting a shopper outside Tesco in Stroud.

The assault took place outside the store in Stratford Road on Friday.

Police said a man from the local area was charged with offences of wounding and witness intimidation in connection with the incident.

He appeared before magistrates today and was recalled to prison - he would have been released on licence when the assault happened.

In a tweet posted this afternoon, @StroudPolice said: