Man charged after 'women threatened with knife'

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A MAN has been charged after a woman was allegedly threatened with a knife.

Police were called in the early hours of Saturday, April 26 to a report of a "domestic-related incident". Officers received a report that at around 2.30am, threats were allegedly made to a woman at an address in St Helens.

There was also a further report made of criminal damage being caused to a window and to garden furniture at another address in St Helens. READ MORE Anthony Ashcroft, of Pennine Drive, Parr, has been charged with burglary and attempted GBH; threatening a person with a blade; and criminal damage in connection with the alleged incidents. He has also been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour.



The 36-year-old is due to make an appearance before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court today, Monday, April 28..