Duo in court over alleged frauds involving hundreds of thousands of pounds

Two men have appeared in court over alleged frauds involving hundreds of thousands of pounds.

David Hewitt of Clover Avenue in Peel and Glen Cooper of Helm Road in Windermere appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

51 year old Mr Hewitt denies five counts of fraud and three of theft, while Mr Cooper denies 16 counts of fraud, four of theft and one of forging documentation with intent to deceive.

Magistrates bailed Mr Hewitt and remanded Mr Cooper in custody until their next court appearance at a committal hearing on May 4.