AN ISLE of Wight man accused of a serious assault will stand trial.

Liam Saltzer, of Bellevue Road, Cowes, denied inflicting grievous bodily harm against a man and causing criminal damage to his glasses, on March 22 last year, when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Wednesday).

The 36-year-old was bailed to reappear for trial at the same venue during the week commencing June 3.

The trial is predicted to last up to three days.