A MAN has appeared in court accused of theft and the assault of a Middleton pharmacist and the pharmacy supervisor.

Liam Thomas O'Reilly, aged 26, formerly of Crawford Avenue, Tyldesley, was committed to Crown Court by Rochdale and Bury magistrates.

O'Reilly, who had been living at a hostel in Langley, Middleton was remanded in custody until October 24.