A teenager has appeared in court accused of threatening a man with a knife.

Ishmael Hemmings, now 18, pleaded not guilty to allegations of attempted wounding with intent, threatening another with a bladed article and possession of a knife in a public place.

Prosecutors say the teenager, of Fontwell Road, Bicester, and who was 16 at the time of the alleged offences, had the knife in Bowerman Close, Kidlington, on June 22, 2021.

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Recorder James Hay adjourned the case until the trial, which will take place in the two weeks starting on March 11.

Shanda McAteer appeared for the Crown Prosecution Service. Gareth James represented the defendant.