A man is to stand trial accused of a riverside pub punch-up that left another drinker with facial injuries including having a tooth knocked out.

Alex Hannah, 39, faces two charges following an incident at The White Heron pub in Brundall on October 21 last year.

Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told the injuries had been the result of punches alleged to have been thrown by Hannah.

Hannah, of Halvergate Road in Freethorpe, pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He faces a second allegation of assault by beating.

The charges relate to two male victims.

The court was told it was suitable for summary trial by magistrates but Hannah chose for it to be heard at Norwich Crown Court.

Deputy District Judge Jacqui Appleton set a date for a preliminary hearing on June 21.

She granted bail with conditions not to contact the complainants and not to visit The White Heron.

The popular pub - formerly known as The Yare - reopened under its new name having closed under its former owners in late 2021.