A MAN accused of a assaulting a woman in Pendine has been found not guilty.

Nathan Jones, 32, of Ystrad Road in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was facing a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The alleged offence was said to have taken place on March 11.

He pleaded not guilty at a plea and trial preparation hearing in April, and was due to stand trial in September.

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The court had previously heard from defence counsel James Hartson, who said Jones was acting in “self-defence” when he “pushed the complainant and she struck her head in that way”.

Prosecutor Hannah George told Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday that no evidence would be offered and a trial was no longer being sought.

Judge Catherine Richards formally entered a not guilty verdict.