A TYLDESLEY man accused of a series of offences including possessing an imitation firearm appeared for the first time at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday.

Lee Weatherilt, aged 24, of Ely Drive, Astley, was remanded on bail until May 10 when he is expected to enter his pleas.

Weatherilt is accused of making threats to kill Lois Welsh, possessing an imitation firearm and an article with a blade and threatening to damage property. All the offences are alleged to have occurred on February 1.