A 17-YEAR-OLD who has been charged in connection with a disturbance in Newton-le-Willows has appeared in court.

Nathan Burgess, of Malcolm Drive, Clifton, Manchester has been charged with aggravated burglary in connection with the incident.

A 54-year-old man was left with "serious injuries" after an incident on Alder Street late on Monday night. 

He sustained puncture wounds to his torso. 

Burgess is accused of having entered a house on Alder Street as a trespasser with intent to steal while in possession of a screwdriver.

He appeared at Merseyside Magistrates' Court today.

The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court where Burgess will next appear on Thursday, August 16.

He has been remanded in custody.