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Man accused of Orchard House assaults to face trial

Man accused of Orchard House assaults to face trial

Friday 24 February 2023

Man accused of Orchard House assaults to face trial

Friday 24 February 2023


A 59-year-old man accused of assaulting staff at Orchard House is to face a trial.

Michael Wears is alleged to have assaulted one staff member on 21 August last year and another on 9 November.

Appearing in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, he pleaded not guilty to both charges.

He will return to court for a pre-trial and directions hearing on 13 April.

Mr Wears was released on bail in the meantime.

Magistrate Peter Harris was sitting.

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