AMIR CHAUDHARY, 38, appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with administering a noxious substance to his wife to cause her grievous bodily harm.

He is also charged with harassing Shahzaib Chaudhary by applying software to her mobile phone to allow retrieval of tracking information and placing video equipment in her bedroom.

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Chaudhary, formerly of Dale View, Blackburn, but now living in Edinburgh was sent on bail to Preston Crown Court where he will appear on Monday, March 7.