A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing a woman serious injuries.

Richard Dean Caines is alleged to have driven a Nissan Micra dangerously in Poole Road, Westbourne, on November 8.

Caines, aged 47, is also accused of driving while unfit to do so through drugs, driving without a licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

The defendant, whose address was given as West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 10.

Bournemouth Echo:

He did not enter a plea to the charges during the short hearing.

Deputy District Judge Kirsty Allman sent the case to Bournemouth Crown Court, with a plea and trial preparation hearing due to take place on December 8.

Caines was remanded in custody.

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