Man found with 'homemade petrol bomb' charged

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The man is due to appear in court on 5 November

A man alleged to have made a "homemade petrol bomb" has been charged with making an explosive device.

The man, from Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, is alleged to have made the "explosive device with intent to endanger life/injure property" on 17 October.

He has appeared before magistrates in Merthyr Tydfil, and has been held in custody.

The next court appearance is on 5 November.