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A man has appeared in court accused of threatening a pair of brothers with a handgun as they played cricket at the back of their house.

Christopher Jones, 49, of Edwards Street, Stockton, has been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and racially aggravated public disorder.

It followed an incident in the alley between Westbourne Street and Edwards Street around 4pm on Saturday involving alleged victims Tamoor Khan, 10, and his brother Sharyaar, 16.

In a jumper splattered with paint, Jones appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning and pleaded guilty to the charge of racially aggravated disorder.

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The defendant did not formally enter a plea to the charge of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Jones was bailed to reappear at Teesside Crown Court on May 25.