A PROMINENT Weston businessman appeared in court today accused of threatening to kill a bailiff with a shotgun.

A PROMINENT Weston businessman appeared in court today accused of threatening to kill a bailiff with a shotgun.

Restaurateur Cam Mu appeared before North Somerset Courthouse to answer two charges relating to an alleged incident on November 5.

Mu, aged 37, of Brean Down Avenue, is charged with possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and assault by beating..

Magistrates adjourned the case to Bristol Crown Court next Friday (November 27) with a plea hearing scheduled for March 19 next year.