AN Alston man will stand trial after pleading not guilty to criminal damage.

George Dunkerley (40) of East Cocklakes Farm, appeared at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000 relating to an alleged incident in Newcastle, where a minibus window was said to be smashed.

Dunkerley is due to appear at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on June 4 for the trial.