THREE men charged with blackmail have been remanded in custody until they answer the charge next month.

Craig Dodd, aged 37, of Grasmere Avenue, Orford, Alan Rathbone, aged 50, of Fairbourne Close, Callands, and Anthony Donlan, aged 44, of Festival Avenue, Orford appeared at Warrington Crown Court on Friday.

They will next come before the court on June 15.