A man will stand trial next year after denying assault and affray.

Anthony Gibson, 37, did plead guilty to possessing a bladed article, but denied two counts of assault by beating and a single count of affray.

Gibson, of Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, entered his pleas at Burnley Crown Court on Tuesday (September 10).

He will go on trial regarding the assault and affray charges on February 13, 2025, with a pre-trial review set for December 13.

He was remanded in custody until his next hearing.