A man is to be sentenced after admitting causing grievous bodily harm to a woman.

Christopher Wilson appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Thursday, February 22, via video link from HMP Durham, where he is currently on remand after being charged with the offence last year.

Wilson, 32, of Springhill Road, Accrington, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea.

He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent on September 14, 2023.

He was remanded back into custody at HMP Durham, and will be produced at crown court via video link for his sentence hearing, which was scheduled for Friday, April 19.