A 55-year-old man accused of wounding following an incident in Leigh appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday for the first time.
George Smith-Whittle is alleged to have wounded Michael Crabbe on May 2. He appeared via video link from Forest Bank prison.
Smith-Whittle, of no fixed address, was further remanded in custody until July 19 when he is expected to enter his plea.
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