A man has denied a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Shane Akehurst, 21, of West Allington, pleaded not guilty to the offence, alleged to have taken place in July last year, at Dorchester Crown Court.
He was released on bail and is due to return to the court on July 28 to stand trial.
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