Man appears in court accused of seriously injuring a pensioner while dressed as a police officer

A MAN is being held after allegedly seriously injuring a pensioner while dressed as a police officer.

David Woods, 38, is accused of breaking the 72-year-old’s hip at a bus stop. He was arrested at the scene and the pensioner is still being treated at Derriford Hospital.

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Prosecutor Jenny Cater said Woods tackled the pensioner to the floor as he tried to get on to a bus.

Woods, of Plymouth, was charged with GBH without intent, possession of a firearm, possession of an axe and two knives, and impersonating a police officer.

He is also accused of possession of an air weapon in a public place. He did not enter a plea as he was remanded by JPs to appear at the city’s crown court today.

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