A PRUDHOE man is to face trial after denying charges of assault and possessing drugs.
Barry Jones (33) of Redwell Road, Prudhoe, pleaded not guilty to one charge of assault by beating and one charge of possessing a class B drug, namely amphetamine at North Tyneside Magistrates Court on Friday, August 7.
The charges related to an alleged incident on Saturday, February 29.
Jones was released on unconditional bail, and will face trial on November 20 at North Tyneside.
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