A COWES woman will stand trial next year, charged with assaulting a child.

Two other men will be in the dock alonside her charged with other offences relating to the incident in Newport on April 22, 2021.

William Worrell, Martin Hall and Lizzie Smith all appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates on Tuesday (November 23).

Mr Worrell, 35, of Newport Road, Cowes, denied criminal damage to a property, while Mr Hall, 34, of Wellesley Way, Newport, denied using threatening, abusive or insulting words/behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Ms Smith, 35, also of Newport Road, denied assault by beating of a child.

The charges relate to an incident in Newport on April 22, 2021.

Their cases were adjourned to February 3 at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

They were granted unconditional bail.