Trial date set for man accused of threats to kill MP

News imageCat Smith Cat Smith MP is pictured smiling. She has long blonde hair which is tied back and she is wearing tortoiseshell glasses. She is standing in front of a garden bush filled with dark pink flowers.Cat Smith
Cat Smith is the Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre

A trial date has been set for a man accused of threatening to kill Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith.

Khaldoun Jayousi, 68, of Lancaster, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday for a pre-trial hearing.

He pleaded not guilty to one count of making threats to kill and was given unconditional bail.

He is due to appear at the same court for trial on 14 December.

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