A MAN accused of dealing cocaine in St Helens will face a Crown Court.

Keiron Shawcross, of Wodens Avenue, Salford, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court.

Shawcross, 24, is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply in St Helens on September 7 last year.

He is also charged with having acquired, used or possessed criminal property, namely £1,100 in cash, on the same date.

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The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court where Shawcross will next appear.

The defendant was given unconditional bail until his next hearing.

Shawcross is next due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on September 15.