A MAN has been charged with attempted arson at a Gwent petrol station.

Lahrne Dobbs, 31, of Oakley Way, Caldicot, appeared via video link from Cardiff Prison before a judge at the city's crown court.

The alleged offence is claimed to have taken place at the BP garage in Rogiet on April 15.

No plea was entered.

A provisional trial date of November 24 was set and the case was adjourned until August 13.

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The defendant was represented by Ruth Smith and the prosecution by Owen Williams.

Dobbs was remanded in custody by Judge Geraint Walters.