A NEWCHURCH man accused of attacking two people — one of them his girlfriend by pulling her hair — is to stand trial.

Liam Trott, of Langbridge, denied two charges of assault by beating, against Jackie Cox, and her brother, James Cowdry, by pushing him over by his throat.

The offences are alleged to have happened in Bembridge, on March 8.

Mr Trott appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (22).

The 29-year-old was bailed to reappear for trial at the same venue on May 26.