A WOKINGHAM man has appeared in court in relation to a stabbing outside a popular town centre bar.
Ki Alvis of Lee, of Carey Road, was charged after an incident outside The Gig House in Wokingham at 3am on Sunday, February 13.
Two victims, both young men, left the venue on Denmark Street to catch a taxi.
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They were then involved in a fight which resulted in both of the victims being stabbed, according to a police statement.
The victims suffered stab wounds to the face and neck and were taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for further treatment.
Seven weeks after the incident, Alvis of Lee, 23, appeared at Reading Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
The Wokingham man, who is white with short, ginger hair, appeared in the dock wearing a white t-shirt and grey jogging bottoms.
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He spoke to confirm his name and enter a not guilty plea to one count of wounding with intent.
Alvis of Lee was told he will stand trial on this count on or after July 18, 2022.
The trial is expected to last four days, Reading Crown Court heard.
Her Honour Judge Norton told the 23-year-old he must give a defence statement setting out his version of events before this date.
As he was remanded back into custody, Alvis of Lee turned to the public gallery to wave to two people sitting in the public gallery.
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