A WOMAN is to go on trial after she pleaded not guilty to an alleged £32,000 fraud whilst working as a manager at a pram retailer branch.

Kersty Smith, 50, denied the charge and the theft of £200 from the Discount Pram Centre in Cwmbran between 2017 and 2018.

At Newport Crown Court, Judge Daniel Williams set a trial date of February 2, 2022, with the case expected to last three days.

Smith, of Clos Cwm Creunant, Pontprennau, Cardiff, was represented by Ieuan Bennett and the prosecution by Thomas Stanway.

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The defendant was granted unconditional bail.