TWO men have been charged in connection with an attack on a pensioner which left him with a suspected broken leg.

The alleged assault on a 73-year-old man took place on Dorothy Street, Thatto Heath at around 7.15pm on Saturday (June 29).

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Shaun Bowes, 34, and Steven Gee, 35, both of Dorothy Street, Thatto Heath have been charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the alleged incident.

They were both been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today (Monday, July 1).