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# Man named and charged after woman assaulted on Plymouth street despite protective order
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-named-and-charged-after-woman-assaulted-in-plymouth-street-despite-protective-order/
- Published: 2025-07-16T15:43:16.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-17T06:24:21.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, #editors-picks, Mutley

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman in broad daylight on Mutley Plain, despite a court order banning him from going near her.

The incident took place in Plymouth shortly after 1.15pm yesterday, Tuesday 15 July, when police were called to reports of [an altercation between a man and a woman](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-after-alleged-assault-and-breach-of-domestic-violence-protection-order-in-plymouth/).

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Officers arrested Osman Bakarr Bangura, 34, of Northampton Close, near the scene. He was taken into custody and has since been charged with assault and breach of a domestic violence protection order.

Bangura has been remanded in custody to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Thursday 17 July.

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Police arresting Bangura. ****© Submitted**

## What is a Domestic Violence Protection Order?

A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is temporary emergency civil order issued by a magistrates’ court. It offers immediate protection to victims experiencing domestic abuse, even where there is insufficient evidence to charge a suspect.

A DVPO can prohibit a person from contacting the victim or entering their home for up to 28 days, providing time for the victim to access support and consider further legal options.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2025/07/PC---2025-07-16T164148.525.png)

Officer confronts Bangura. ****© Submitted**

## Support for Domestic Abuse Victims

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available:

- Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service [https://www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/support-services/domestic-abuse/plymouth-domestic-abuse-services-pdas-plymouth](https://www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/support-services/domestic-abuse/plymouth-domestic-abuse-services-pdas-plymouth?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk)
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
- Trevi, Plymouth-based women’s service – [www.trevi.org.uk](https://www.trevi.org.uk/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk)
- Victim Support Devon and Cornwall – 08 08 16 89 111
- Police (non-emergency) – 101
- **In an emergency, always dial 999**

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