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Parliament clerk to stand trial over ‘bat, disguise’

The deputy clerk of the Legislative Council Nigel Lake will stand trial over allegations he was found by police possessing a baseball bat and a disguise.

Mr Lake pleaded not guilty in Perth Magistrate’s Court to possessing a weapon with intent to cause fear, possessing a disguise and unlawful use of a tracking device.

The 49-year-old is alleged to have been in possession of a baseball bat and balaclava when he was arrested in City Beach in February.

Police allege he was wearing latex gloves, a black hoodie, black tracksuit pants and black shoes at the time.

Mr Lake, who was suspended from his $166,000-a-year job after his arrest, did not comment outside court.

His bail was renewed ahead of his next court appearance in August.