A man will go on trial next year after he pleaded not guilty to supplying cocaine in Welshpool.

John McDonald, 45, is accused of being concerned in the supply of the class A drug.

It is alleged that he did so in the north Powys town between February 26, 2021, and August 26, 2021, Mold Crown Court was told.

McDonald's two-day trial is due to start on March 27, 2025.

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The defendant, of Foundry Lane, Welshpool, was granted unconditional bail but was told by the judge that he must keep in touch with his solicitors.

A plea and trial preparation hearing before Judge Rhys Rowlands was held on Friday, October 4, with prosecuting barrister Ryan Rothwell and defence counsel Jemma Gordon.