A MAN has appeared in court charged with the possession of explosives in the form of gunpowder.

Darren Richards, 46, of Monnow Court, Thornhill, Cwmbran, was due to enter a plea at a Cardiff Crown Court hearing.

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But the case was adjourned by Judge Daniel Williams to December 18.

The defendant was represented by Scott Bowen and the prosecution by Craig Jones.

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The alleged offence is claimed to have take place on August 27.

Richards, who appeared via video link from Cardiff Prison, was remanded in custody.