A Liversedge man has appeared in court charged with assaulting his partner.

Jack Cookson, of Halifax Road, was before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

The court heard that the offence happened at an address in Cleckheaton on March 27.

Cookson is alleged to have kicked his partner but denies this.

The 23-year-old’s trial will be held on May 27.