A DUDLEY teenager is to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in Worcester.

Ethan Bell, aged 19, denied attempting to murder Keli Mansfield in George Street on June 11 when he appeared via video link at Worcester Crown Court.

Bell, of Himley Street, also denied a charge of wounding with intent relating to the same incident and having a knife in a public place.

A trial, expected to last four to five days, has been scheduled to take place on Monday, December 11.

Bell was remanded in custody.