A SOUTHAMPTON man has made a further appearance in court in connection with an attack on a former girlfriend.

Michael Easy, 28, was charged with causing actual bodily harm to Toni Lee Dumper and possessing a knife, described as being eight inches long, as a bladed article.

Easy, of no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to both charges at Winchester Crown Court, Susan Ridge, defending, made no application for bail and Mr Justice Royce further remanded him in custody until September 17.