St Annes man accused of assault and threats to kill with machete

Chuanning Wang, 39, of The Crescent, was charged with making threats to kill, assault, and criminal damage

Wang faces two allegations of making the threats on February 10 against a man and a woman.

He is also accused of attacking the man, and faces allegations of criminal damage to a police cell blanket worth £83, and a custody suite worth £60.

Wang was remanded in custody. Defence lawyer Gerry Coyle did not enter a plea.

Magistrates ruled the case must be heard at Preston Crown Court, where Wang is now due to appear on March 11.