AN UNCLE is to go on trial this summer accused of assaulting his nephew.

Gethin Prout, 44, of Taliesin, Forgeside, Cwmbran, denied two charges at a Cardiff Crown Court hearing.

He pleaded not guilty to causing Elliott Stephens grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

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The alleged offences are said to have taken place in Cwmbran on November 12, 2019.

A trial date of July 14 was set.

Prout was granted conditional bail by Judge Richard Twomlow.