Eric Schrieber, of Kendal Road, Windermere, is set to appear before Furness Magistrates’ Court today.
He is accused of the assault by beating of Susan Smith and without lawful excuse, destroying a Huawei mobile phone to the value of £30 belonging to the same woman.
Both alleged offences are said to have taken place on July 25 in Barrow.
Schrieber has pleaded not guilty to both offences.
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