CRIMINAL charges against former Wales rugby international Shane Williams have been dropped.

Ammanford born Williams was due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates' Court today after being charged with affray following an alleged incident in Cardiff city centre in December.

The charges against Wales' all time leading try scorer, and his brother, Dean Williams have been dropped.

Four other men were also charged with affray following the incident on December 2, in Great Western Lane.

Dave Wing, 53, of Shearman Place, Grangetown, Cardiff; Haydn Morgan, 42, of Herbert Street, Bridgend; Dean Flowers, 32, of Clos-y-Carlwm, Thornhill, Cardiff; and Aled James, 26, of Richard Street, Ferndale, all denied the charges at Cardiff Magistrates' Court this afternoon.

They will now appear at Cardiff Crown Court on April 6.