Man caught with crossbow in Brierley Hill car park

Gareth Bowen, 34, from Enville Street, Stourbridge, pleaded not guilty to two charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Bowen appeared at Dudley Magistrates court yesterday charged over the alleged offence in Bell Street South on June 24 last year.

He spoke only to confirm his name and other details whilst wearing a grey tracksuit.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court at a later date.