A NEWPORT woman has appeared before the city’s magistrates' court after being charged with causing a man grievous bodily harm with intent.

Rebecca Leyshon, 44, of Brynglas Close, is accused of assaulting the complainant in Newport on July 29 last year.

She did not enter a plea.

Leyshon is due to appear before the crown court on April 17.

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The defendant was granted unconditional bail.