Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man denies assault charge

A THATCHAM man has denied a charge of assault.

In the dock at Reading Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, December 1, was George Matthew Cripps.

The 26-year-old, of Bourne Road, is accused of assaulting Philip Rutaby by beating him at Reading West Station on Wednesday, May 19.

The charge was brought by British Transport Police.

Mr Cripps, who was legally represented, spoke only to confirm his details and to plead not guilty to the single charge.

He was told the case could proceed no further that day and magistrates adjourned it for a trial to be fixed.

Mr Cripps was meanwhile granted unconditional bail.