Preston and Wigan duo accused of Blackpool hotel machete attack appear in court

Two men have made their first appearance before magistrates in connection with an alleged machete attack at a hotel.
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Charles Andrew Price, 26, of Leaway, Ince, Wigan, and Francis Michael Dinnigan, 25, of Leighton Street, Preston, are accused of violent disorder.

They were charged following an incident on Sunday, July 5 at the Doric Hotel on Queen’s Promenade, which resulted in three people being taken to hospital with injuries.

The bench at Preston Magistrates’ Court committed the case straight to Preston Crown court where both men are expected to appear on August 25.

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