A man who was drunk and disorderly in Machynlleth and was later found with a lock knife has been given a suspended jail term.

Robert Anderson, of The Old Factory, Church Stretton, appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates last week.

The 48-year-old pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Machynlleth railway station on 29 September.

He was found with a lock knife by police while in custody.

Anderson was handed a 12 week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.

He was also fined £200 and must pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85.