Boy charged over burns incident

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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with assaulting another teenager by setting him on fire, inflicting horrific burns.

The alleged victim, a 12-year-old boy, suffered 40% to 50% burns to his legs and lower body and remains in the burns unit of Swansea's Morriston Hospital.

Police said the boy, who is now in a "serious but stable" condition, was attacked and sustained his injuries inside a garage near Aberdare.

The 13-year-old is expected to appear in court on Saturday.

The boy's injuries were initially thought to be life-threatening, but he has since responded to treatment.