A MAN has appeared in court and denied attempted murder after an alleged attack in Jaywick.

Kerry Roberts, 48, pleaded not guilty to trying to murder Ashley Arnold, of Meadow Way, on November 1 last year.

The alleged victim had suffered many injuries, Chelmsford Crown Court heard. Roberts, of no fixed address, is due to stand trial on March 2.

Judge Charles Gratwicke remanded him in custody.