A 42-YEAR-old old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with wounding his ex-wife and a man, causing them both grievous bodily harm.

Robert Holmes, 42, of Lilac Road, Blackburn, is charged with wounding Elaine Holmes and Christopher Riley in the Prince of Wales pub in the early hours of Monday.

His current wife, Kerry Holmes, 27, also of Lilac Road, is charged with wounding Elaine Holmes and they are both charged with affray.

The couple were sent straight to Preston Crown Court. Robert Holmes was remanded in custody and Kerry Holmes was remanded on bail.