A MAN has been charged following an alledged stabbing outside Tesco in Pontypool on Saturday.

A Gwent police spokesman said: "Following an incident outside Pontypool Tesco on Saturday, April 6, 2019, a 19-year-old man from the Pontypool area was charged with possession of a knife, grievous bodily harm, theft, criminal damage and a public order offence.

"He appeared before Newport magistrates court this morning.

"He has been remanded in custody until Tuesday, May 7, 2019 where he will appear at Newport Crown Court."