A Brecon man has denied being in charge of a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit.

Paul Williams, 31, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on October 9.

He is accused of being in charge of a Volkswagen Crafter van on the A470 at Brynich, near Brecon, on September 9, after consuming so much alcohol that his breath alcohol level was 72 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Williams pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on December 30.