A MAN is to face trial accused of carrying a knife in St Osyth Road, Clacton, on October 23 last year.

Richard Twiner denied a charge of possessing a bladed article when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Twiner, 28, of Ruaton Drive, Clacton, will return to court for his trial in March. He was remanded in custody. There was no application for bail.