Somerset PC denies attack on Premier Inn night porter
An Avon and Somerset Police officer accused of attacking a Premier Inn night porter is to face a trial.
PC Gary Tester, 43, from Weston-super-Mare, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court where he denied a charge of assault by beating.
He was arrested after allegedly attacking night porter Terry Sullivan in the early hours of 19 January at a hotel in Swindon, Wiltshire.
The case was adjourned for trial on 11 August.
Avon and Somerset Police's Professional Standards Unit has launched a full investigation into the alleged incident.