A criminology graduate, accused of attacking another young woman at a well-known West End nightclub, appeared in court for the first time today.
Amelia Bowles, 21, who studied at Cardiff University, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Essex native, of Rhymney Street, Cathays, will stand trial at City of London Magistrates Court on October 11.
She is charged with assaulting Samona D’Agostino on August 16 at Tiger Tiger, Haymarket.
Prosecutor Mr. Simon Maughan told Westminster Magistrates Court: “The incident was at Tiger Tiger.
“The complainant was there and the defendant was there in the early hours and the police were called to attend an incident.
“There is an alleged assault on the other female.
“It was the complainant that said she was on the dance floor in front of the deejay’s booth dancing with friends and the defendant came over and asked if she was this individual.
“She grabbed her hair, pulling it and kneed her in the stomach.
“The defendant then tried to run out and was detained by security.
“The complainant says she recognised Ms Bowles as her ex-partner’s girlfriend.”
When questioned by police Bowles claimed: “She pulled my hair first and I acted in self-defence.”
She was bailed on condition she does not contact Ms D’Agostino or go to Tiger Tiger.
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