A MAN has appeared in court following a domestic-related assault in New Milton.

Damien James Turner, 37, was charged with wounding / inflicting GBH without intent, and engaging in controlling / coercive behaviour.

He was also charged with possession of a controlled drug of Class B.

The charges follow reports of incidents at an address in New Milton between Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 3.

Turner, of no fixed address, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, October 5.

He was remanded in custody to next appear at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, November 1.