A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of assault and obstructing a police officer.
Wayne Johnston, of Elizabeth Street, Manchester, will stand trial at Furness Magistrates' Court on Monday.
It is alleged that 43-year-old Johnston assaulted Ciprian Basa by beating in Grange between June 5 and June 6.
He is also charged with two counts of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty.
Johnston denies all three charges.
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