A GALASHIELS man has been accused of assaulting a woman at a house in Kenilworth Avenue on Boxing Day.

Curtis Watters, 27, of Laurel Grove, also denies behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting and swearing and making abusive and offensive comments towards his partner.

The trial has been set for Selkirk Sheriff Court on April 9 with an intermediate hearing on March 23.