The man accused of raping a woman in Welshpool town centre during the early hours of Sunday has been remanded in custody after an initial court appearance today (Wednesday).
Matthew Alan James, 27, appeared before Brecon Magistrates Court and will reappear before Mold Crown Court on August 2. It is believed that he has worked in Welshpool but is originally from away.
Police investigating the rape, which is alleged to have taken place in Bear Passage off the town centre, arrested the suspect on Monday.