A TEENAGER has pleaded not guilty to offences including possession of a knife and causing criminal damage to a car.

The 16-year-old boy, from St Helens, appeared before Wigan Youth Court on Thursday, February 20.

The boy is accused of causing £500 worth of damage to a vehicle in Wigan, of having a kitchen knife in his possession at Wigan North Western train station and of threatening another person.

Charges relate to Friday, February 14.

The boy pleaded not guilty to the three charges and is due to next appear in court for trial on Monday, March 23.

He has been given conditional bail until then including a curfew.