A man is to appear before Swansea Crown Court charged with attempted murder following an incident in Station Road, Upper Brynamman last month.

Andrew Howell, 46, is accused of inflicting serious injuries to the 26-year-old man during the confrontation in the early hours of Saturday, April 9.

Howells, who lives in Station Road, Upper Brynamman denied the charge of attempted murder when he appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, May 9.

A trial date was set for September 19, and Howells was further remanded in custody.