A teenager has appeared in court charged with assault and drug offences.

Bernard Conlin, 19, of St Mary's Way, Stockham, Wantage, is to go on trial at Oxford Crown Court at a date to be fixed on two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

Shelley Cranshaw, prosecuting, said three ecstasy tablets were found in his pocket after he was arrested on December 17.

Conlin admitted possessing the class A controlled drug, and he was granted unconditional bail until July 9. He also admitted causing David Jag harassment alarm and distress in Wantage. Sentencing has been adjourned, pending probation reports.