Caroline Starmer, 28, said she was assaulted by the
security guard at the budget clothing store in Leicester city centre as she
tried to feed her nine-and-a-half-month old baby on July 13.
Police announced this morning she is to appear at
Leicester Magistrates' Court on August 24 after she was charged with intent to
pervert the course of justice.
A Primark spokesman said: "Primark notes the
announcement made today by Leicestershire Police that Caroline Starmer has been
summoned to appear at court charged with perverting the course of public
justice.
"Primark has cooperated fully with police
investigators, and will not be commenting further on the ongoing proceedings
against MrsStarmer.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity however
to confirm that Primark will continue to work hard to ensure that all of our
customers? have a comfortable and enjoyable experience in our stores.
"This of course includes breastfeeding mothers,
who remain welcome, as ever, at Primark."
After Ms Starmer accused Primark of not letting her
breastfeed in their store, bosses at the giant chain said they were taking the
allegations "very seriously indeed".
Leicestershire Police issued a statement today which
said: "A 28-year-old woman has been summoned to appear at court charged
with intent to pervert the course of public justice.
"It follows an allegation made in which a woman
claimed that while in a store in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, on Monday 13
July, she was assaulted by a security guard.
"Caroline Starmer, of Leicester, is due to appear
at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday 24 August.
"Criminal proceedings have now commenced and the
defendant has the right to a fair trial