A man accused of being part of a five-hour stand-off with police in Southampton has made his first appearance in court.
Randy Randayn appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today following the incident on Chapel Road on Friday (July 12).
Randayn, of Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, faces four charges of allegedly assaulting emergency workers, namely police officers.
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It follows an incident at a block of flats in Park Reach at around 10.40am on Friday.
He was also charged with an offence under the Communications Act relating to a number of emails he allegedly sent between July 1 and July 11.
The 25-year-old, who was supported by his family in the public gallery, represented himself during the hearing.
He entered no plea and elected for the case to be dealt with at the crown court.
Deputy District Judge Andrew Teate remanded him in custody and adjourned the case.
Randayn will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on the morning of August 12.
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