Pontypool man, 70, in court charged with woman's murder

Police outside a property in Sebastopol

Police officers are in Sebastopol carrying out investigations

A 70-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Pontypool.

Linda Maggs, 74, was "found unresponsive" at an address in Sebastopol at about 09:20 GMT on Saturday. She was pronounced dead by paramedics.

David John Maggs, 70, from Sebastopol, Torfaen, appeared before Newport Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Newport Crown Court on Tuesday.

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