An Aberystwyth man has been fined by magistrates after admitting assaulting a police officer.

Gareth Stephenson, of 5 Cysgod y Gwynt, St James’ Square, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 11 September.

The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting Pc Avery in Aberystwyth on 24 August.

He also admitted using threatening behaviour.

Magistrates fined Stephenson £311 and ordered him to pay £150 in compensation.

He must also pay prosecution costs of £85 as well as a £152 victim fund surcharge.