Court for trio accused of affray

Three men also charged with having offensive weapons

Three men from Douglas have appeared in court accused of affray and possessing an offensive weapon.

Forty-five-year-old Brian Paul Wootton, of Demesne Road, appeared in the dock at Douglas Courthouse alongside 27-year-old Reece James Thompson, of Hazel Crescent, and 26-year-old Lewis Keenan Thompson of Farvane Park.

The offences were allegedly carried out on 29 August on Demesne Road.

Committal proceedings, where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery, are expected to take place on 9 November; the trio has been bailed until 5 October.

Update: Following a trial, at Douglas Courthouse, which started on 29 July Reece Thompson and Lewis Thompson were found not guilty. Mr Wootton will appear at the Court of General Gaol Delivery on 16 August.