Daniel Brown charged with arson over Capel Aberfan fire

There are concerns Capel Aberfan will need to be demolished

A man has been charged with arson with intent following a fire which gutted a historic chapel in Merthyr Tydfil.

The internal structure of Capel Aberfan, built in 1876, was destroyed and four homes were evacuated after the blaze in the early hours of Saturday.

The chapel was used as a temporary mortuary following the Aberfan mining disaster in 1966 and housed a memorial organ.

Daniel Brown, 26, will appear at Merthyr Crown Court on 28 July.