A MAN has appeared in court in connection with an incident which led to the Chilwell block of flats where he lives being evacuated.
Matthew Wilkinson, 36, of Ribblesdale Court, faces counts of criminal damage and making threats to commit criminal damage with intent to endanger life following the incident on Saturday. Eight flats were evacuated after police were called to Ribblesdale Court at around 11am.
Wilkinson appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court yesterday, and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance, at Nottingham Crown Court on January 14.
