Man accused of burglary at Knighton Rugby Club fails to attend court

A warrant without bail has been issued for a Knighton man accused of burglary at the town's rugby club.

Antony Stephens was expected to attend at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Tuesday to asnwer a charge of burglary.

He was due to be charged with burglary at Knighton Rugby Club between February 1 2026 and February 2 2026. He is alleged to have entered the club and stole two bottles of Prosecco, three bottles of Rekorderlig Cider, four packets of Walkers salt and vinegar Crisps, one large box of Snickers chocolate bars and one large tub of hot chocolate to the total value of £275.

But the 57 year-old of Fronhir did not appear.

The court clerk said they had not received any correspondence from Mr Stephens.

Magistrates issued a warrant without bail for his arrest.