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Trial for Laxey man who denies two assaults on females

37-year-old also accused of provoking behaviour

A Laxey man will stand trial next year after being accused of assaulting his partner and her 12-year-old daughter.

John Francis Rory Stephens, of Ballacannell Estate, appeared at Douglas Courthouse this week where he denied two counts of common assault.

The 37-year-old also pleaded not guilty to damaging an iPhone and provoking behaviour – all of the offences allegedly took place on 24 October.

Mr Stephens was bailed to an address on Lord Street in Douglas – he'll next appear in court for a pre-trial review on 3 January.

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