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Worker in court over Crumlin fire

A factory worker has appeared in court accused of arson at the Real Crisps factory in Crumlin

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Crumlin factory fire: worker's court appearance over arson charge

A factory worker has appeared in court accused of arson at a crisp factory.

Colin Goulding, 30, is accused of burning down the Real Crisps plant where he worked at Crumlin in Gwent.

Goulding, of Bridge Street, Abertillery, is charged with arson with intent to endanger life in the fire at the factory where 115 people worked.

He appeared at Newport Crown Court via video link. The case was adjourned ahead of a plea hearing on November 23. Goulding was remanded in custody.

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