Man found with 'homemade petrol bomb' charged

A man alleged to have made a "homemade petrol bomb" has been charged with making an explosive device after suspicious items were found in Aberfan.

South Wales Police said the 38-year-old man, from Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, has been charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.

The force said the find was made on the Taff Trail in Aberfan on 17 October.

The man appeared before magistrates in Merthyr Tydfil, accused of making a "homemade petrol bomb".

He has been held in custody ahead of his next court appearance on 5 November.