Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly appears in court accused of punching woman outside nightclub in row over man
GEORDIE Shore star Chantelle Connelly has appeared in court today after allegedly attacking a girl following a spat over a man.
The reality TV personality is accused of punching the victim in the face following an argument outside Powerhouse nightclub in Newcastle city centre.
It is claimed that the victim suffered a fractured wrist and needed stitches to her face.
Connelly has denied that she was at the scene of the attack, which is said to have taken place on October 29 last year.
Today she pleaded not guilty to GBH at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.
Prosecutor James Long told Newcastle Magistrates' Court: "The victim has suffered injuries to the mouth and had to have three stitches.
"She also suffered a fracture to her left wrist from the impact."
The 27-year-old, who appeared in court wearing an oversized black puffer jacket and dark jeans and holding a black Chanel bag, denied a charge of GBH.
Chair of the bench Feyi Awotona told Connelly: "It is important that you attend court on the day of your trial.
"If not you will be committing a separate criminal offence."
Connelly was granted unconditional bail and will face a three hour trial on May 4.
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