TOOTHILL: A man who doused himself in petrol and threatened to set light to himself, appeared before magistrates in Chippenham.

Michael Hobbs, 38, of Toothill, Swindon, is charged with assault on his estranged wife on September 1, and breaking into her home in Broad Town. He is also charged with possession of a metal cosh on September 1 in Wootton Bassett High Street. The charges were adjourned to November 21 for committal proceedings to Swindon Crown Court. Hobbs was released on conditional bail.