Former University of New England vice-chancellor pleads not guilty to assault charge

Brigid Heywood lodges not guilty plea to charges of common assault and offensive behaviour

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The former University of New England vice-chancellor and chief executive Brigid Heywood has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and offensive behaviour at Armidale local court.

Monday's court mention resulted from an alleged incident at an International Women's Day gathering at which Heywood appeared as a panellist.

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