Blackwood man faces assault and mobile phone theft trial
A MAN is to stand trial next year after he denied assault allegations against a woman.
Lewis Holton, 20, of Clos Ceirw, Blackwood, pleaded not guilty to five charges during hearing at Cardiff Crown Court.
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He denied causing actual bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating, putting a person in fear of violence and the theft of a mobile phone.
The alleged offences are claimed to have taken place between July and August.
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Holton was represented by Rhodri Chudleigh and the prosecution by Paul Hewitt.
Judge Richard Twomlow set a trial date of February 2.
The defendant was remanded in custody.
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