Geraldton teenager Asha Daisy Criddle to stand trial over alleged New Year’s glassing at Freemason’s Hotel

The Geraldton teenager accused of a violent New Year’s Day glassing at a Geraldton pub is set to stand trial after pleading not guilty. Police allege 18-year-old Asha Daisy Criddle, pictured, struck a 38-year-old woman from behind shortly after midnight at the Freemason’s Hotel on Marine Terrace. She was arrested and charged with unlawful wounding after witnesses allegedly pinned her down before nearby police arrived. According to police, the alleged victim was not seriously injured but was taken by ambulance to Geraldton Hospital for treatment. In Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, lawyer George Giudice said the defence was ready to proceed to a trial allocation date despite not being able to view the CCTV footage from the night in question. “We’re ready to proceed to trial allocation and receive the full disclosure,” he said. Ms Criddle will reappear in Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on April 8, when the matter will be set down for trial.