A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to Preston Crown Court charged with an assault on another man who suffered a double fracture of his jaw.

The court was told the victim Michael Boyle needed four plates inserted in his jaw secured by 16 screws.

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Neil James Heap, of Devon Road, Blackburn, indicated a not guilty plea to inflicting grievous bodily harm. He was remanded on bail to appear at the Crown Court on January 12.