George Mason of Burghfield denies serious assault

A MAN is to go on trial charged with committing a serious assault.

George Mason appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 31.

The 21-year-old, of The Hatch, Burghfield, is accused of assaulting Stuart Plumridge, thereby causing him actual bodily harm in Burghfield on New Year’s Day this year.

Mr Mason, 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 would be adjourned for a trial to be arranged,.

Mr Mason was meanwhile released on bail with conditions.