An Old Malden man has denied attacking a mother with acid and leaving her with severe burns to her face.

Billy Midmore, 22, of Sheephouse Way, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after Carla Whitlock was injured in an attack last autumn.

The 37-year-old was attacked outside the Turtle Bay bar in Southampton's Guildhall Square on September 18, 2015.

Mr Midmore pleaded not guilty on February 4 when he appeared at Southampton Crown Court.

His brother, Geoffrey Midmore, 26, of the same address, admitted one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent when he appeared at the court on Monday, November 16.

A Surbiton man was also arrested in connection with the attack.

The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and assisting an offender. He was bailed and has since been released without charge by police.

Billy Midmore is due to stand trial on March 29.