TWO men have denied multiple assaults in Ystalyfera.

Nathan and Roy Brown, both of Rotherham, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with a series of offences relating to allegations from March 29.

Both defendants were charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm relating to alleged attacks on two men, as well as burglary at an address on Swanfield in Ystalyfera.

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Nathan Brown, 34, of Park Hill in Swallownest, was accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm relating to a third man, while Roy Brown, 49, of Pitt Street in Kimberworth, was alleged to have caused criminal damage to a drainpipe and electrical wiring.

They both pleaded not guilty to each of the assaults and to the burglary. Roy Brown pleaded guilty to damaging property.

Prosecutor Brian Simpson told the court that there had been positive discussions between the parties to potentially avoid a trial being needed.

Judge Paul Thomas KC ordered the pair, who are both on bail, to return to court in 14 days.