A Machynlleth man has been held in custody after appearing in court charged with “repeated assaults and abusive controlling behaviour” towards his then partner.

Milwyn Holt, of 73 Bryn y Gog, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on 29 July.

The 44-year-old is charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Holly Davidson in Machynlleth over an eight year span between 1 January 2016 and 7 May this year.

He is also charged with assaulting Ms Davidson on 5 May this year, and damaging a phone belonging to her on 6 May.

No pleas were entered at the hearing.

Holt is next due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 30 August and was remanded in custody until that date.