A MAN is to go on trial in the autumn after he denied aggravated burglary with intent with a hammer.

Ryan Masters, 28, pleaded not guilty to the charge before Judge Jeremy Jenkins at Cardiff Crown Court.

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The alleged offence is claimed to have taken place in the Caerphilly area on February 15 this year.

A trial date of September 22 was fixed with the case expected to last three days.

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Masters, of Greenwood Court, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly, was represented by Jeffrey Jones and the prosecution by Rhodri Jones.

The defendant was remanded in custody.