Pontypool explosion victim was 32-year-old man whose death is not being treated as suspicious

A man killed in an explosion at a house in Pontypool on Monday was a 32-year-old from the area, police have confirmed.

The death of the man, whose name has not yet been made public, is not being treated as suspicious, a Gwent Police spokesman said on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to an explosion in a garage at a property in the Coed Camlas area of Pontypool at around 11.10am on Monday. Fire and ambulance crews were on the scene and remained there for most of the day while a large cordon was put in place.

Police have now confirmed a man aged 32, from the Pontypool area, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are now being supported by specialist officers.

Emergency services pictured at the scene (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

There was 'significant damage' done to the property (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

A police spokesman said the man's death was not being treated as suspicious and the coroner has been informed.

They also thanked the community of Coed Camlas for their support during the incident and also for their patience as officers conducted their inquiries.