TWO brothers accused of attacking a police officer have appeared before magistrates in Bury.
Michael Ashton, 21, from Carr Avenue, Prestwich and his older brother, Jonathan, 23, of Noreen Avenue, Prestwich, are alleged to have assaulted PC Kevin Graham, causing him actual bodily harm.
Both men, who are also charged with affray, had the matters against them adjourned until May 22 for committal proceedings to Bolton Crown Court. Unconditional bail was given to the pair.
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