A man has denied kicking a woman, seizing her by the clothing causing them to tear, and grabbing a phone out her hand as she contacted the police.

On Monday (25 August) at Alloa Sheriff Court, Ian Copeland (53) maintained a plea of not guilty to the assault – which allegedly happened at his home address on 8 August 2014.

Copeland, of Alloa’s Tay Court, will stand trial on 3 September.