Imitation firearm charge

A MAN will go on trial accused possessing an imitation firearm.

At Chester Crown Court on Monday (March 14) Kieran Stephen Bates, 22, of Eaglais Way in Macclesfield, denied possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence to Patrick David O’Connor.

Mr Bates has been remanded in custody for a two-day trial at Chester Crown Court from Thursday, July 21.