A PRUDHOE man has been charged with harassment and assault.

The case of Stephen William Davison (41) of Castle Lea, was heard at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

He was accused of harassing a woman between December 17 and 24, which he had pleaded not guilty to.

He was also accused of assaulting a man on December 23, which he also denied.

He will remain in custody until a hearing at North Tyneside Magistrates’ court on January 7, where an application for bail will be made.