A MAN has appeared before the courts after a woman was allegedly assault in Bournemouth town centre.

Andrew Mark Pilliner, of Creedy Drive in Christchurch, was released on conditional bail after appearing at Poole Magistrates' Court on Monday.

The 42-year-old is charged with wounding with intent after the incident in Exeter Road in the early hours on Saturday, September 22.

He has not entered a plea to the charge and will next appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on October 25.