The judge said to Mr Blades: “You have denied responsibility for the crime alleged against you and the prosecution propose to try you.
“I remove the tagging of your exclusion zone but you are still subject to the exclusion zone.”
Mr Blades, whose address was given by court as Wightwick, in Wolverhampton, but is formerly from Shropshire, is expected to face trial on 6 May next year.
Wearing a dark suit and tie, he spoke only to confirm his identity to the clerk and enter his plea. After the 12-minute hearing, Mr Blades left the court without comment.
