A MAN has appeared in court accused of reversing a car into his partner’s mother.

John Unsworth, 24, from Weirside Street in Sutton, is accused of dangerous driving and inflicting grievous bodily harm to 42-year-old Donna Beasley.

The incident took place in Pool End in Parr on Sunday, July 20.

Judge Denis Watson QC remanded Unsworth on bail until November when he is expected to enter his plea.

A provisional trial date was fixed to begin next January.

As part of his bail conditions Unsworth must not enter South John Street in the town centre or Pool End, Parr.