A Clarbeston Road man is to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting a girl aged under 16.

Gary Blount, aged 39, of Lower Bletherston, stands charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child and one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Blount appeared before Judge Keith Thomas at Swansea crown court on Friday for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

He entered pleas of not guilty.

Judge Thomas fixed June 11 as the start date for his trial.

Blount was granted bail meanwhile.