A Suffolk man accused of making threats to kill and possessing a shotgun without a certificate has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at crown court.

Paul Martin, 49, of Canhams Road, Great Cornard, near Sudbury, appeared before magistrates in Ipswich on Tuesday and entered no plea to eight charges relating to an incident on Sunday.

MORE: Man arrested with shotgun following arson attackMartin is charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition without holding a certificate, making threats to kill and arson endangering life following the incident in Canhams Road, Great Cornard.

Martin, who appeared via video link, also faces two charges of assault and one count of criminal damage.

No bail application was made and Martin was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on October 8.