A WOMAN accused of making false statements to the police has appeared in court.
Eleanor Williams, 19, was due to enter her plea to the charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice at Preston Crown Court yesterday morning.
But Ms Williams, of Teasdale Road, Walney, faces further counts and will enter her pleas to all charges on November 23.
She is accused of falsifying evidence against five men between October 2017 and October 2019.
Appearing by videolink, she spoke only to confirm her identity and confirm she understood the judge’s directions.
The Honorary Recorder of Preston, Judge Robert Altham, agreed to adjourn the plea hearing so all matters could be dealt with together at the next hearing.
He ordered Ms Williams to attend court in person on November 23, when all the charges will be put to her.
Ms Williams is being held in custody prior to the next hearing.
A trial has been scheduled for August 2021, which is expected to last 10 weeks.
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