Telford man, 44, denies serious assault on woman
A man has denied committing a serious assault on a woman.
Published 24th Feb 2026, 06:00 GMT
Jonathan James, aged 44, is accused of assaulting the complainant in Telford on September 18, 2024.
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James, of Dovedale Fold, Dawley, pleaded not guilty at Shrewsbury Crown Court to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Judge Deni Mathews added the trial to a 'warned list' for the fortnight beginning October 19 this year, meaning it could be called on any time in that two weeks.
It is estimated the trial will last two days.
The judge granted James unconditional bail.