A Llanidloes man has appeared in court charged with twice breaching a restraining order and possession of a pocket knife at Newton police station.

Daniel Rowlands, of 16 Victoria Avenue, appeared before Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on 2 November.

The 37-year-old is charged with two breaches of a restraining order imposed by Mold Crown Court on 3 August this year.

The breaches are alleged to have occurred on 16 and 30 October, both in Newtown.

Rowlands is also charged with possession of a folding pocket knife at Newtown police station on 30 October.

No pleas were entered at the hearing.

Rowlands is next due to appear before Mold Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 4 December.

He was remanded on conditional bail until date.