A Blackpool man accused of falsely imprisoning two women care workers has had the first hearing of his case at court.

Donald Lusher, aged 61, of Lane Ends Court, Hawes Side Lane, Marton, Blackpool, who was not present at court, faces two charges of false imprisonment and two charges of indecently exposing himself.

The offences are alleged to have taken place at his address on October 7 and 12.

Defence lawyer, Trevor Colebourne, told magistrates that his client, who was registered blind, relied on a driver to get him to court and he had not arrived.

Lusher's case was adjourned by Blackpool magistrates.