An arrest warrant has been issued for a Pembroke man who failed to appear in court for a hearing, after being accused of assaulting a police officer.

Twenty-two-year-old Shane Goodridge, of The Green, was due to appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court, on Tuesday, after being charged with assaulting a police officer in Milford on January 12.

Magistrates issued a warrant without bail for Mr. Goodridge’s arrest after he failed to attend the hearing.