Standing trial for alleged assault

A Motherwell man will stand trial for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.

Jordan Lyttle, of Draffen Tower, denies seizing hold of Caitlin McAlorum, placing his arms around her neck, compressing her neck, repeatedly punching her head and attempting to punch and push her, all to her injury, on August 23 at Merry Street.

The 23-year-old is due to stand trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court on December 29.