A MAN has been remanded in custody following an alleged hammer attack on his former partner’s new boyfriend.

Bolton magistrates were told how Clinton Beresford needed surgery for a severed lip following the Boxing Day incident in Uttley Street, Halliwell.

Sonkarlay Koryapoe, aged 27, of Red Lane, Breightmet, is due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on January 17, accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.