A MAN has been charged over a burglary at St Mary's Social Club in Horwich.

The raid at the disused club between July 14 and 20 saw a defibrillator and copper piping stolen.

Aaron Brierley, aged 22, of Leicester Avenue, Horwich has been charged with the Bosworth Street burglary.

He appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court on August 24.

Brierley pleaded not guilty and is due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on September 11.

He is remanded on bail.