A MAN charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a woman has appeared in court.

Liam Connolly, 20, of Lawping Close, Newton-le-Willows appeared at Merseyside Magistrates' Court charged with GBH with intent.

He is accused of committing the assault on June 2, 2019 at a property in Newton-le-Willows.

He is also accused of causing damage to a double-glazed window.

Magistrates sent the case to Liverpool Crown Court.

Connolly is scheduled to next appear at the crown court on Monday, July 20.

He has been granted unconditional bail.