A NEWCASTLE Emlyn man has been sent for trial to crown court on charges of historic sexual abuse.

Andrew Colin Bridger, of Parc Meiros, Newcastle Emlyn has been charged with two counts of sexual assault against a girl under the age of 13 between 2005-2006.

Bridger also faces another two charges of inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity between 2005-2006 and a further charge of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl between 2010-2011.

The 54-year-old was granted unconditional bail by magistrates at Aberystwyth Justice Centre and is due to appear at Swansea crown court on December 8.

No indication of plea has yet been made.