Man denies assault at residential care facility

Google Google view of the Acacia Hall site. There is a long tarmac driveway leading up to a large brick building, with cars parked outside. Wooden fencing and grassed areas are visible in the foreground.Google
Acacia Hall, in Friesthorpe, near Market Rasen, is a residential facility for young people with special educational needs

A man has denied allegations of assault at a residential facility for young people with special educational needs.

Stephen Ndukwe, 31, pleaded not guilty to assault by beating at Lincoln Magistrates' Court earlier.

The offence relates to Acacia Hall in Friesthorpe, near Market Rasen.

Ndukwe faced a charge of common assault, which has since been dropped. He has been released on conditional bail and will appear at the same court for a trial starting on 20 November.

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