A NEWPORT man due to stand trial accused of attacking a woman he was having a relationship with, had his application to be released on bail before his custody time limit expired, rejected by Isle of Wight magistrates.

Joshua James Hunt, of Petticoat Lane, denied assaulting the woman by beating, in Newport, on April 13, at a previous hearing at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court.

The 26 year old, who appeared by video link from HMP Isle of Wight, was remanded in custody until May 31.

He will reappear for trial at the same venue on June 9.