Man charged with common assault over viral Salford flag incident

A 62-year-old man, Anthony Gee from Little Hulton, has been charged with common assault following a viral video that captured an incident in Salford. Greater Manchester Police confirmed he’s been bailed to appear in court in December. The video shows a worker in a high-vis jacket climbing a pole with a British flag, and during the footage, he appears to partially fall from the ladder while a second man stands below. For more updates and local news, consider signing up for the Manchester Evening News daily newsletter. You can also follow the latest stories through their app or WhatsApp service, and if you’ve got a tip for the team, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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