Man in court over takeaway fire

The fire damaged the takeaway and an adjacent property

A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a takeaway.

Jason Morris, from Treharris, was remanded in custody by magistrates at Pontypridd.

The fire broke out at the Chutney Indian takeaway on Fox Street, Treharris, south Wales, at about 2300 BST on Friday.

The shop and an adjoining house were damaged in the blaze.

Mr Morris is due to appear at Merthyr Crown Court on Thursday.

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merthyr CID on 01656 655555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.