A MAN has appeared before Huddersfield magistrates accused of attacking a woman.

John McLaughlin, 27, of Whitteron Close in Lindley, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Claire McGuire in Chestnut Close, Newsome, on April 23.

McLaughlin was committed for trial at Bradford Crown Court.

He will next appear before the court on December 2. McLaughlin was granted conditional bail.