DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson to appear in court charged with inflicting GBH

DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson has been charged with GBH (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in crime drama series DCI Banks, is facing a trial after denying the allegation at Newcastle Magistrates Court on August 10.