A MAN has appeared before York magistrates charged with carrying a mace and attempting to wound a policeman.

John Paul Harris, 23, of Fossway, York, is alleged to have stolen the ornamental mace with a co-accused during a house raid in Horner Street, York, on Saturday.

He is charged with the burglary, carrying the mace as an offensive weapon in Horner Street and attempting to wound PC Richard Farrar with intent to resist arrest.

Co-accused Craig Martin Coombes, 20, of Burton Green, Clifton, York, is charged with burglary.

Magistrates adjourned their cases until July 30 and released both men on bail.

Updated: 12:23 Thursday, July 17, 2003