A MAN who has denied charges of assault and ABH will face a trial in the new year.

Ashley Ryan, 37, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Thursday, September 12.

Ryan is charged with assault by beating of a female on March 11 this year in Parr.

He is also charged with ABH in relation to an alleged assault on March 12 on the female. 

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He pleaded not guilty to both charges. 

Magistrates adjourned the case for a trial to take place. 

Ryan, of Park Road North, Birkenhead, was remanded on conditional bail until his next hearing in the magistrates' court, scheduled for January 23, 2025.