A MAN has denied producing a cannabis crop and will face trial in March.

Dean Signori, 32, of Sutcliffe Court, Darlington, pleaded not guilty to a charge of producing the class B drug.

The alleged offence dates back to June 6 last year.

The defendant was bailed by Judge Michael Taylor, sitting at Teesside Crown Court, and is expected to face trial on March 11.

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