A couple denied burglary with intent to cause a householder grievous bodily harm when they appeared at Worcester Crown Court.

Dean Buckley, aged 28, of Queen Street, Kidderminster, was remanded in custody. Emma Stoten, 23, of The Sladd, Wilden, near Stourport, was granted bail.

Buckley also denied a second charge of aggravated burglary.

The case was adjourned for trial in the new year.