article_snippet: The 50-year-old grandfather appeared at Sunderland Magistrates' Court under the name Tony Morrison and was charged with four counts of assault against four members of the Mallaby family.
article_snippet: The 50-year-old grandfather  was also accused of using violence for the purpose of securing entry into their home, knowing that there was someone present on those premises opposed to The 50-year-old grandfather  entry.
article_snippet: The 50-year-old grandfather  had been due to stand trial but The 50-year-old grandfather  solicitor, Chris Wilson, applied for more time.
article_snippet: Mr Wilson said the grandfather had stopped opening Mr Wilson mail and said Mr Wilson had 'disengaged from society.'
article_snippet: The bench adjourned trial until Wednesday, September 2, and warned The bench that the case may proceed in The bench absence should The bench not turn up.
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highlights_snippet: The 50-year-old has denied all the charges and the case was adjourned .
  