A KENDAL man has been remanded in custody after being accused of assaulting a police officer.

Jeffrey Hayton, of New Road, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on April 13.

The 54-year-old is accused of assaulting PC Anthony Ainsley, being drunk and disorderly in public, and a public order offence.

Hayton, who was represented in court by Chris Evans, will next appear on April 16 via video link.