A MAN has appeared in court accused of stealing from a farm house.

John Normanton, of South Parade in Morley, was before Huddersfield magistrates via a prison video link.

The 31-year-old is charged with entering as a trespasser at Scale Hill Farm, Holmfirth, on October 12.

There he is alleged to have stolen two jewellery boxes valued at £15. Normanton denies the charge.

He was remanded in custody and will next appear before the court on November 3.