AN Ulverston man will face trial after denying two charges of assault by beating.

Kevin Cornelius Armstrong Grimley, 56, of Hill Fall, appeared at Furness Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to both offences.

He is alleged to have assaulted Anne Smethurst in Dalton on August 27 and again on August 31.

He was remanded on bail until the trial, which was scheduled for November 3 at 9.30am at Furness Magistrates' Court.