A 42-year-old man is to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court on April 18 accused of buying an illegal gun.

Daniel Loukota, of Heaton Park Drive, Heaton, Bradford, is charged with purchasing or acquiring a firearm between December 24, 2010, and August 10, 2011.

Loukota, who needed a Czech interpreter, was yesterday bailed to appear back at the court for a case management hearing on April 3.

His trial is expected to last one day.