Three people were taken to hospital after being attacked in separate incidents around Friern Barnet.

A man was struck on the head while jogging in Friary Park around 7.30pm, then someone else was attacked in the park in a similar way around 8pm.

The third attack happened to a man around 10pm in Colney Hatch Lane, where police and ambulance came to the scene.

All three victims were taken to hospital following their attacks and none were seriously injured.

Jamie Miller, 29, of no fixed abode, has been charged with three counts of GBH with intent, two counts of criminal damage and one count of attempted robbery.

He appeared at Barnet Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, December 8, and will appear at Harrow Crown Court on January 5.