Former Ulster Defence Association brigadier Johnny Adair appeared in court today charged with harassment.
Adair (41) denies harassing Stephen McQuaid and Kerry Thompson outside a laundrette in Bolton, Greater Manchester, last month.
He appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court today for a pre-trial review with a second man, William Woods (37), who denies two counts of harassment and assault in relation to the same incident.
The pair were remanded into custody to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court on September 26th for trial.
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Adair, who moved to Bolton from Northern Ireland in February 2003 spoke only to confirm his name.
PA