A FATHER and son appeared in the dock at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with making threats while armed.

David Walker, 51, of Spenser Road, Neston, was charged with possession of a firearm, namely a handgun, with intent to cause fear or violence to harry Saint.

His son Jake Walker, 23, of Mayfield Gardens, Neston, was charged with affray and possession of a bladed article, namely a knife.

The offences are alleged to have happened on Saturday night in Parkgate Road, Neston, near the Greenland Fishery pub, just after 9pm.

Both had been arrested on Sunday and were remanded in custody when charged the following day.

Neither defendant formally entered a plea when they appeared in court on Tuesday, speaking only to confirm their names, addresses and dates of birth.

A bail application was put forward for Jake Walker but was refused by magistrates. No bail application was put forward for David Walker.

Both were remanded in custody and their trial date has been set for June 19 at Chester Crown Court.

Their family appeared in the public gallery to show their support, including Jake's mum and girlfriend, who sobbed when the bail application was refused.