Actor Stephen Tompkinson

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Stephen Tompkinson to claim self-defence at GBH trial, court hears (The Guardian)

Actor is accused of 'unlawfully and maliciously' inflicting grievous bodily harm on man named Karl Poole.

The actor became a household name after starring as Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel in 1996. He recently starred as Frank Bryant in a stage adaptation of Educating Rita, and later this year is due to feature in the ITV drama The Long Shadow about Peter Sutcliffe, the convicted serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper. Birkby said: “It is very important for everyone to note, firstly he has pleaded not guilty and the issue to be tried is one of self-defence.”

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson in court on GBH charge (Evening Standard)

The 56-year-old appeared at Newcastle Crown Court to deny inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The star became a household name after starring as Father Peter Clifford in 1996’s Ballykissangel. In the same year, he appeared as Phil in hit film Brassed Off. The court heard the trial will start on May 2 next year, in a case which is expected to last up to five days.

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Stockton's Stephen Tompkinson denies GBH after incident in ... (The Northern Echo)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson is to stand trial in the North East next year accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The Stockton-born actor, who lives in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, appeared at a hearing before magistrates in Newcastle last month, when he also denied the offence, and the case was sent to the crown court. Judge Adams said the media, “must be careful in reporting this to ensure what is said is accurate and in no way prejudices a fair trial next year.” “But, it’s important to note he’s pleaded not guilty and the issue is one of self-defence.” The court was told he is to claim self-defence at trial. He confirmed his identity and when the charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm was put to him, he responded “not guilty”. Actor Stephen Tompkinson is to stand trial in the North East next year accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson, 56, set to face trial next year ... (Daily Mail)

British actor Stephen Tompkinson faces a jury trial next May after today pleading not guilty to a charge of grievous bodily harm at Newcastle Crown Court ...

He has reportedly been left unable to work. Pictured as character of Alan Banks in DCI Banks British TV legend Stephen Tompkinson has allegedly left a father with a double skull fracture after beating him up.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson to stand trial over grievous bodily harm ... (ITV News)

Stephen Tompkinson, 56, is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in ITV crime series DCI Banks. | ITV News Tyne Tees.

The actor became a household name after starring as Father Peter Clifford in 1996's Ballykissangel. Tompkinson, of Whitley Bay, spoke to confirm his name before responding to the charge with the words “not guilty”. The 56-year-old, best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in ITV crime series DCI Banks, appeared via video link at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday morning (7 September).

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TV star Stephen Tompkinson to stand trial next year accused of GBH ... (ChronicleLive)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson has pleaded not guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man. The TV star is accused of assaulting Karl Poole on Sunday, ...

His barrister, Adam Birkby, said the issue in the case is self-defence. Tompkinson became a household name after starring as Father Peter Clifford in 1996's Ballykissangel. Other notable TV credits include Drop The Dead Donkey, Wild At Heart, Minder, New Tricks, Grafters and Ted And Alice. During a hearing at [Newcastle Crown Court](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-crown-court), Tompkinson said "yes that's correct" when asked to confirm his name. Tompkinson was further released on bail. The 56-year-old, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, was born in Stockton and is a lifelong Middlesbrough FC fan.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson appears in court to deny GBH charge ... (Northumberland Gazette)

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The actor confirmed he understood what had been said at the hearing and thanked the court at its conclusion. Judge Robert Adams granted Tompkinson conditional bail and advised him to keep in touch with his solicitor and attend at court on the trial date. Mr Birkby added: "It is important for everyone to note, he has pleaded not guilty and the issue to be tried is one of self defence." Adam Birkby, defending the actor, said there had been some "salacious" reports on the proceedings so far and the case has attracted "substantial interest" and stressed the importance of Tompkinson's right to a fair trial. The particulars of the offence are that he is accused of "unlawfully and maliciously" inflicting grievous bodily harm on Karl Poole on May 30 last year. Actor Stephen Tompkinson has appeared in court and denied inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson appears in court to deny GBH charge ... (Sunderland Echo)

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The actor confirmed he understood what had been said at the hearing and thanked the court at its conclusion. Adam Birkby, defending the actor, said there had been some "salacious" reports on the proceedings so far and the case has attracted "substantial interest" and stressed the importance of Tompkinson's right to a fair trial. Actor Stephen Tompkinson has appeared in court and denied inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man.

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