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The man accused of assaulting a 3-month-old baby in Masterton has pleaded not guilty.
The 34-year-old is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to the baby with intent to do so in June at a Masterton address.
Electing trial by jury, the man's identity will remain protected by the courts under an interim name suppression order.