Trainer Evan Williams denies assaulting man

Grade One-winning trainer has denied assaulting a man.

Williams pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm to Martin Dandridge on December 4 last year in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan.

Williams, 54, of Llancarfan, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and enter his pleas during a brief hearing at Cardiff Crown Court.

Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, the Recorder of Cardiff, fixed a trial date for March 3 next year.

Williams was released on conditional bail until his trial.

Byron Broadstock appeared on behalf of the prosecution, while Leah Pollard represented the defendant.

Williams is a multiple Grade One-winning trainer, with his most recent success at the highest level coming in the 2020 Christmas Hurdle via Silver Streak.

He also trained State Of Play to be placed in three Grand Nationals and came second in the Aintree highlight with Cappa Bleu in 2013.