A CARMARTHENSHIRE man will appear at Swansea Crown Court charged with assaulting a police officer and obstructing their colleague.

Martin King, 54, of Waungoch in Upper Tumble, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on January 16.

It was alleged that he obstructed a police officer in the execution of his duties in Tumble on January 30 last year. He was also accused of assaulting a second officer.

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The case was heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on January 16, where it was sent to Swansea Crown Court and King was granted bail.

The defendant will appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on February 13.