A WOMAN has denied a charge of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman suffered facial injuries when she was struck with a stiletto.

Natalie Jeffery, 23, a restaurateur, of Tantelen Road, Canvey, appeared at Basildon Crown Court for a short hearing.

The alleged incident happened at Unit 7, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, at around 3am on September 18.

A woman in her 20s was left with facial injuries after the assault which involved a stiletto shoe.

Jeffery will stand trial at Basildon Crown Court on August 7.