Crown court date for Wigan man accused of attack

A man accused of a serious attack will stand trial in the crown court.
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Kris Johnson, 39, of Orrell Hall Close, in Orrell, is charged with maliciously wounding Alan Wilson with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on February 28.

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The offence is so serious that it can only be dealt with by a judge, so Wigan magistrates sent the case to Bolton Crown Court, where he will appear on September 2.

Johnson was remanded on conditional bail until then.