A Dewsbury man has appeared in court accused of having a Taser stun gun.

Andrew Buckley, of Linden Close, was before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

The 33-year-old faces a charge of possessing a weapon adapted for the discharge of an electric incapacitation device.

He is further accused of possessing a bladed article in public.

The alleged offences occurred at Moorcroft Drive in Dewsbury Moor on June 13.

Buckley’s case was adjourned until July 21 as further clarification on the charges is needed.