AN 18-year-old college student appeared before magistrates today accused of assaulting two police officers.

Frances Whitehouse, of Brunswick Square, Hove, is charged with assault on PCs Paul Ashman and Anthony Spalding in Brighton on April 5.

She is also accused of threatening behaviour.

Miss Whitehouse pleaded not guilty to all three charges during the ten-minute hearing and was granted bail until May 20.

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