A PENSIONER is said to have been assaulted after he complained about fireworks being let off near his home.

The incident is alleged to have happened on Sunday night in Valley Road, Barham, when Ken Frisby, 76, went to a house to complain about the noise frightening his pets.

An altercation followed in which Mr Frisby, of Heathfield Way, is alleged to have been kicked, later needing hospital treatment for severe bruising.

Robert Willis, 47, of The Manor, Valley Road, Barham, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. He was released on police bail and is due before Canterbury magistrates on August 14.

Witness plea

POLICE are appealing for information after a young woman was indecently assaulted in Wincheap.

The 20-year-old was walking home from a nightclub along the A28 in the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday) when the attack happened.

She was walking ahead of her friends, so they did not witness the assault.

The suspect is described as a 5ft 4in Eastern European male, aged about 30, with blond, spiky hair. He was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who can help police should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Pesticide ban

CHEMICALS recently banned by the Government can be safely disposed of at the Vauxhall Road recycling centre in Canterbury.

The Department of Food and Rural Affairs banned 80 garden pesticides, which can no longer be bought, but, if owned already, can be used until the end of this year.

Under no circumstances should the pesticides be thrown away in rubbish or poured down a drain or toilet as this may cause environmental harm.

Best branch

NORTHGATE post office has been shortlisted in the search to find the best branch in the UK.

It has been named one of the top 18 performing post offices in the South East and nominated in the best town and city category.

The regional winners will be announced later this month.