A MAN is due to go on trial after he pleaded not guilty to robbing a woman of £10,900.

At Cardiff Crown Court, Patrick McDonagh, 25, denied committing the alleged offence in Abertillery last month.

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The prosecution claims a robbery took place on March 18.

McDonagh, of Whitfield Road, Biddlesden, Buckinghamshire, was represented by Hashim Salmman and the prosecution by Jenny Yeo.

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The judge, Recorder Greg Bull QC, set a trial date of October 26 and it is expected to last between three and four days.

McDonagh was remanded in custody.