A Llanrhystud man will stand trial next year charged with stealing a dog.

Damian Vickery, of 13 Pentre Isaf, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 13 October.

The 44-year-old is charged with stealing a dog from a property in Ffair Rhos on 15 November last year.

Vickery is also charged with damaging a door at the Ffair Rhos property on the same day.

Vickery is next due to appear for trial before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 7 January.

He was remanded on unconditional bail until that date.