A LLANIDLOES man will stand trial after denying using threatening behaviour and assaulting a police officer.

Matthew Williams, of Cwmdulas Farm, Cwmbelan, appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates last week.

The 42-year-old pleaded not guilty to assaulting PC Ryan Sweetman in Newtoen on 9 July, as well as using threatening behaviour.

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 24 August.