A GARNANT man accused of wounding a pharmacist with a knife has received a date on when he will next appear in court.

Peter Bellett, of Wern Road, is alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm to Michael Irons in an incident at Garnant Pharmacy on December 5 2016.

No plea was entered and no charge was put to the 68-year-old during a video link hearing at Swansea Crown Court yesterday – Monday, January 9.

A trial date has been set for March 28 and the defendant was further remanded into custody.