Explosion at house in Pontypool not being treated as suspicious

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Police say a man's death following an explosion in a garage in Pontypool is not being treated as suspicious.

Emergency services including South Wales Fire and Rescue and South Wales Ambulance responded to a call at 11:10am on Monday following reports of an explosion on the Coed Camlas estate.

Gwent Police confirmed a 32 year old man from the Pontypool area was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are now being supported by specialist officers.