Man denies handling Bridlington mayor's stolen chains

A man has denied handling the Mayor of Bridlington's ceremonial chains after they were stolen.

The chains were taken in a burglary at Councillor Michael Charlesworth's home in First Avenue in October last year.

Mark Anthony Mattocks, 38, has been charged with dishonestly undertaking or assisting in the retention or disposal of a gold link worth £150 on November 14.

He pleaded not guilty when he appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court.

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Mr Mattocks, 38, of Palace Avenue, Bridlington, has been released on bail and will appear in court again next month.

The mayor has praised the police for not giving up on the search for the civic chain.

An off-duty police officer had alerted police after a woman tried to sell the items at a pawn shop in Bridlington.