A MAN has denied stalking and assaulting a woman.

At South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court on February 17, Bryan Short (34), of Derwent Road, Hexham, denied both charges.

It is alleged he stalked the victim in Humshaugh and Corbridge on December 15. It is alleged he assaulted the woman in Humshaugh that same day.

He will stand trial at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court on June 24.