A MAN accused of possessing a knife is due to appear in court.

William Lee Metcalfe is alleged to have a bladed article in his possession last year.

The incident is said to have happened in Ambleside in July 14.

The 22-year-old defendant, of Morley Avenue in Blackburn, is due to face the bench at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court.

He is scheduled to appear there for a hearing on Tuesday.