The trial of a man who was arrested after parts of an estate in Lowestoft was evacuated by police will take place early next year.

Eastern Daily Press: Hicks' trial will take place at Ipswich Crown Court in the new year. Picture: Archant libraryHicks' trial will take place at Ipswich Crown Court in the new year. Picture: Archant library (Image: Archant)

Clinton Hicks, 59, of Normanshurst Close, Lowestoft, appeared via a prison video link at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday, September 2.

Hicks, who was represented by Edward Renvoize, pleaded not guilty to possessing a prohibited firearm and possessing a prohibited weapon on July 28.

No application for bail was made at the hearing.

Hicks was remanded in custody and his trial - which is expected to last three days - will take place at Ipswich Crown Court on January 27.

A further case management hearing will take place on October 18.

Hicks was told he would be able to attend that hearing via a prison video link.