A LLANUWCHLLYN plumber has appeared before magistrates to face charges of arson, theft, fraud and burglary.

Robert Euros Jones, 25, of Nant Hir, faces a total of eight alleged offences including burglary of a farm house.

The charges relating to arson, fraud, theft and burglary involve the installation of biomass wood burners when not qualified to do so.

Tracey Willingham, prosecuting, asked for all the alleged offences to be sent to the crown court.

There were no comments from defence solicitor Peter Grogan.

Jones, gave no indication of plea.

Court chairman Alun Pugh formally committed the case to the Caernarfon Crown Court on 6 June and granted Jones unconditional bail.