A 57-year-old Whittlesey man appeared at court to face charges of common assault and threatening behaviour towards his ex wife.

Nicholas Wright, of Sandpiper Close, Whittlesey, appeared at Huntingdon Magistrates’ court on Tuesday (November 17), where his case was adjourned.

Wright is facing a count of common assault and another of threatening behaviour allegedly against his ex-wife at the family home in School Road, Warboys.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of threatening behaviour and guilty to the charge of common assault.

The father of three was ordered to reappear at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on December 14 for trial.