A 57-year-old man has been charged with murdering his elderly mother after an incident near Brecon - leaving her family in "deep shock".

John Anderson Griffiths was arrested at the scene and charged on Monday night, Dyfed-Powys Police said.

He has been remanded into custody and will be taken to Merthyr Magistrates Court on Tuesday (August 30).

Officers were called to a property in the Llanfrynach area at around 9.25pm on Friday (August 26).

Margaret Joyce Griffiths, 87, was airlifted to hospital but sadly died the following day.

Next of kin and the family continues to be supported by specialist officers.

In a statement, her family said: "Margaret Joyce Griffiths was a much-loved mother, granny, sister and a loyal and active member of the community.

“The tragic recent events have left the family heartbroken and in deep shock.

“We request respect for our privacy at this dreadful time.”