A 47-YEAR-OLD man charged with wounding has appeared in court.

Justin Fairhurst, of Holt Lane, Rainhill appeared at Merseyside Magistrates' Court on March 3.

He is accused of wounding another person on September 20, 2019.

Fairhurst pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court for trial where Holt is next due to appear on Tuesday, March 31.

Fairhurst pleaded not guilty before magistrates to a charge of stealing a spirit level on the same date.

He has been granted unconditional bail until his next appearance.