A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Alexander Russell, of no fixed abode, is accused of assaulting Jasmine Real in Henbury Close, Poole, on September 22.

He spoke only to confirm his identity at Bournemouth Magistrates Court this morning, and was remanded in custody to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on October 16 for a preliminary hearing via a video link.