A BURNLEY man has appeared before town magistrates charged in relation to an incident which saw a man allegedly have his fingers severed by a meat cleaver.

Anthony Power, 23, of Clare Street, is accused of burglary with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at Penistone Street, while armed with a meat cleaver, and unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm to James Ward, each on April 4.

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There is expected to be a plea and directions hearing on May 7.