Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town.

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.

Four men are in custody following the incident in Pontnewynydd, Torfaen, Gwent Police say.

The bodies of Griff and Martha “Patti” Thomas were found at the isolated farmhouse where they lived in 1976.