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Two teenage brothers have appeared in court charged with a number of offences following an incident at a Cardiff mosque.

Luke Anthony Thomas and Liam John Thomas appeared before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court following an incident at the Dar Ul-Isra Muslim Educational and Welfare Centre in Cathays in the early hours of June 2.

Liam Thomas, 18, of North Road, Cardiff, was charged with common assault and actual bodily harm.

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Luke Thomas, 19, of Harlech Road, Cardiff, was charged with possession of a lock knife and assault with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm.

The pair spoke only to confirm their dates of birth, addresses, and nationality during the hearing on Tuesday.

Liam Thomas pleaded not guilty to both offences and Luke Thomas entered no plea.

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Members of their family and officers from South Wales Police sat in the public gallery.

The pair were both remanded in custody and will now appear at Cardiff Crown Court on July 2.

South Wales Police were called to the mosque at 1.23am on Sunday.