A LLANDRINDOD Wells man has denied assaulting a police officer and will face trial early next year.

William Roche, 58, is charged with assaulting PC Nathan Davies at a restaurant on Temple Street in Llandrindod, on September 1, 2023.

Roche, of Temple Street, entered a not guilty plea when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 5.

The case was adjourned and set down for trial, which will take place at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on January 8 next year.

Roche was granted unconditional bail until that date.