A MAN appeared before Huddersfield magistrates yesterday charged with wounding, driving offences and drug possession.

Barry Calvert, 30, of Manchester Road, Cowlersley, is accused of aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, drink-driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

He is also charged with unlawful and malicious wounding, causing actual bodily harm and possession of cocaine with intent to supply.

The charges relate to an incident on July 18.

Calvert was bailed to appear at Huddersfield Magistrates Court on March 11.