A PEMBROKE man accused of possessing a crossbow in a public place has been bailed to appear at Swansea Crown Court in October.

Richard Probert, of Gwilliam Court, Monkton, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 3.

The 47-year-old is charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when he had a crossbow with him at Angle Road, Monkton on August 15.

Probert was sent to Crown Court for trial on unconditional bail, the hearing scheduled for October 5.