WHAPLODE pensioner David Willows has elected crown court trial on two charges alleging he had offensive weapons on February 1 this year.
Willows (72), of Middle Road, pleaded not guilty to possessing a hammer without reasonable excuse in Mill Lane.
He also denied a similar charge involving possession of a piece of wood with a nail sticking out.
He appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on Thursday when the case was adjourned to April 12 for the preparation of crown court committal papers.