Michael Valle Jones, 38, of Edward Street, appeared before Burnley Crown Court, charged with one count of attempted robbery and one count of possessing a knife blade or sharp-pointed article in a public place, namely an axe. The charges relate to an incident on July 10 at the One Stop in King Street. He entered a guilty plea to the first count but denied possessing the weapon. A sentencing date has been set for November 12 and the defendant has been remanded in custody.