Darren Mahoney, 53, was at Norwich Magistrates’ Court this afternoon following an incident at his home in Potters Field, Gorleston, in which it is said he threatened his neighbour with a loaded crossbow.

The weekend stand-off lasted 17 hours and saw Mahoney arrested and then charged with causing an affray and possession of a zombie-style knife.

Darren Mahoney pleaded not guilty to affray, which relates to the crossbow offence.(Image: Leon Simmons)

Mahoney denied the affray charge but admitted to possessing the........

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