A man has been remanded in custody charged with assault of a woman in Aberystwyth and threatening her with knives and a screwdriver.

Robert Smith, of no fixed abode, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 22 January.

The 34-year-old is charged with assaulting Kay Jones in Aberystwyth on 20 January this year.

He is also charged with threatening her with two kitchen knives and a screwdriver.

Smith is further accused of damaging vases, ornaments, and a television belonging to Kay Jones on the same day as well as obstructing a police officer.

Smith is next due to appear before Swansea Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 23 February.

He was remanded in custody until that date.