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Amy Winehouse denies assault charge

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  • Amy Winehouse pleads not guilty to common assault in London court appearance
  • Troubled singer allegedly hit a fan at a charity ball in September
  • Winehouse granted unconditional bail and will return for trial in July
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LONDON, England (CNN) -- Singer Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty Tuesday to common assault over an incident last autumn, her spokesman said.

Amy Winehouse pictured outside Westminster Magistrates Court.

Amy Winehouse pictured outside Westminster Magistrates Court.

Winehouse arrived at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court in London wearing her signature black beehive hairdo and a low-cut multicolored dress.

She arrived with her father, Mitch Winehouse, and she made brief comments to the throng of photographers before disappearing inside the building.

She was granted unconditional bail and will return for trial in July, said the spokesman, Chris Goodman. Video Watch Winehouse arrive at court »

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The 25-year-old Grammy-award-winning singer was charged in connection with an incident last September, police said. The altercation involved Winehouse hitting a fan after agreeing to pose for a photograph at a London charity ball, British media reported.

Police questioned Winehouse earlier this month in connection with the incident.

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