A BLAENPORTH man has appeared before magistrates to deny three separate assaults.

Ashley Lloyd Thomas Davies, aged 31, of Superbike Manor, appeared before Aberystwyth court via video link from Swansea Prison.

He pleaded not guilty to assaulting Elizabeth Greenhalgh by beating in St Dogmaels on March 30 and again on April 3.

He also denied assaulting Stephen Greenhalgh by beating in Cardigan on April 3.

Thomas will stand trial for the two alleged assaults on Miss Greenhalgh on April 21.

A separate trial will be held on April 28 for the allegation of assaulting Mr Greenhalgh.

Thomas was remanded in custody until his next court appearance.