THREE Mid Cheshire men accused of a serious assault outside a Northwich town centre bar have appeared in court.

Sydney Blake, 21, of Queen Street, Northwich; Stephen O’Brien, 22, of Rilshaw Lane, Winsford and Craig Winnington, 21, of Fairfield Close, Northwich are suspected of attacking a man outside Amber Lounge on Witton Street in July 25 last year.

All three are facing charges of wounding with intent to commit GBH and affray. They appeared at Northwich Magistrates Court yesterday, Monday, but did not enter pleas.

The trio were granted unconditional bail and are now scheduled to appear at Chester Crown Court on August 11.