DAVID Thorpe, 36, of Albion Street, Brierfield, appeared before magistrates at Burnley on three separate assault charges.

He has previously pleaded guilty to assaults causing actual bodily harm on March 3, April 1 and on June 16.

He has also admitted a shoplifting offence in Burnley.

The cases had been previously adjourned for medical reports.

John Nuttall, defending, said Thorpe had attended appointments and that they were waiting for the report.

The cases were again adjourned to February 8 and Thorpe was allowed bail on condition that he does not enter any shop or store within the Burnley ring road.