A POWYS man has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to show up for a crown court hearing in relation to charges of supplying Class A drugs.

Tristan Lougher, 45, had been due to appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (August 11), but failed to do so.

Lougher, of Bell Lane, Brecon, faces three charges in total. They are one charge of supplying Class A drugs one of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and one of attempting to possess Class A drugs with intent to supply.

The offences allegedly occurred on July 7 this year.

Due to his failure to attend a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.