A MILLOM man is due to appear in crown court after being charged with an alleged assault on his aunt.

Philip Atkinson, of Butler Street in Millom, appeared before Furness Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with both affray and assault by beating on Thursday May 26 this year.

The 24-year-old made no plea to the charge of affray but pleaded not guilty to the assault of Lynn Trousdale, who is the defendant's aunt.

Mr Atkinson will now appear before Preston Crown Court for trial on Friday July 15.