A 17-YEAR-OLD boy charged in connection with a burglary in which a man was left with puncture wounds to his torso will face trial early next year.

The teenager, from Clifton, Manchester, has denied a charge of aggravated burglary in connection with the disturbance, which took place on Alder Street, Newton-le-Willows on the night of Monday, July 16.

A 54-year-old man was left with "serious injuries" after the incident, sustaining puncture wounds to his torso.

The teenager is accused of having entered a house on Alder Street as a trespasser with intent to steal while in possession of a screwdriver.

Appearing at Liverpool Crown Court this week (August 16), the teenager pleaded not guilty.

He will face a trial at the court with a start date earmarked for the week of Monday, January 16, 2019.