Man will deny knife attack on doorman

A man accused of causing a serious head injury to a Blackpool door security officer with a knife has made his first appearance at court.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Apr 2016, 06:00 BST

Thomas Smith, a 34-year-old labourer, of Haig Road, South Shore, is charged with maliciously wounding the victim with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm.

The offence is alleged to have taken place at Blackpool on March 20 this year. A male co-accused has already been sent to crown court.

Malcolm Isherwood, prosecuting, asked for the case against Smith to be heard at crown court.

Defence lawyer, Brett Chappell, did not ask for bail for his client and said Smith would indicate a not guilty plea.

Smith was remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on April 27 by Blackpool magistrates.

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