Blackpool man to stand trial on knife crime charge

A Blackpool man is due to stand trial on a knife crime charge after his plea was rejected by the court.
Preston Crown CourtPreston Crown Court
Preston Crown Court

Sean Chamberlain, 25, of Kent Road, pleaded guilty to one charge of possession of a knife at Preston Crown Court on Friday.

However, the plea was not accepted due to a trial of issue, which happens when a defendant pleads guilty to an offence based on a version of events different to the one put forward by the prosecution.

A trial was scheduled for May 30.