A GREAT Lever man who threatened to kill a mother and her son by sending her messages containing pictures of guns and bullets has appeared in court.

Mohammed Ali, of South Street, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Bolton Magistrates' Court on March 3.

Ali, aged 31, is accused of sending the victim texts, Facebook messages and voicemails, threatening to kill her and her son.

He will appear at Bolton Crown Court on March 20.