A CAERPHILLY man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Barry teenager Conner Marshall.

David James Braddon, 26, of Attlee Court, Caerphilly, appeared at Bridgend Magistrates' Court earlier this morning.

No plea was entered and he will next appear at Cardiff Crown Court at 9am on March 30.

During the brief hearing he spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.

He was remanded in custody.

The chairman of the bench at the magistrates court was Jonathan Vafidis.