A PRUDHOE man appeared in court this week charged with assault and causing actual bodily harm.

Simon Heslop (46) of Coldwell Road, Prudhoe, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The charges relate to an incident on New Year's Day in Prudhoe.

The case was adjourned and Heslop was released on conditional bail until March 21, when he is due to appear again at Newcastle Magistrates Court.