A local headteacher is set to stand trial at Swansea crown court.

David Bryan Thorley is facing 19 charges alleging sexual assault by touching girls under 13 between October 2003 and January 2007.

Thorley, from Bryn Heulog, Carmarthen, first appeared in court on July 1 but no pleas were entered.

Last Monday, Haverfordwest magistrates adjourned his case until Monday, September 1 and renewed his unconditional bail pending the preparation of committal papers for trial at the crown court.

Thorley, 56, is currently under suspension from Pembrokeshire county council after being charged under section seven of the sexual offences act, 2003.