THREE Lithuanian men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with possessing offensive weapons, going equipped for theft and vehicle interference.

The court heard the three were found in a car in Blackburn and a black baton and a silver meat cleaver were recovered. Police also found a pry bar, a glass breaker, two-way radios and torches in the vehicle.

Donatas Petraliskas, 31, of no fixed address, Mantas Uskaus, 30 and Ginlaras Vitauskas, 24, both of Holly Street. Nelson, were all sent to Preston Crown Court.

Uskaus is also charged with receiving a stolen Audi A8 in August.