Welshpool murder: Police issue update on investigation as 'key timeframe' before man's death identified
A 49-year-old man died after being injured in Church Street
Police investigating the alleged murder of a man in Welshpool want to hear from any witnesses who were present at a “key timeframe” leading up to the man’s death.
Emergency services were called to Church Street in the town centre at 1.16am on Sunday (June 28) to reports a 49-year-old man had been injured.
Despite the best efforts of Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics, he died at the scene. Church Street was closed for most of Sunday as police made enquiries and forensics experts examined the scene.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in custody on Sunday night.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the deceased man’s next of kin have been informed.
The force has issued an update on the investigation and said detectives have identified a “key timeframe”.
A spokesperson said: “The investigation team has identified a key timeframe of 12.45am to 1.15am, and would like to hear from:
- Anyone who witnessed a disturbance in or around Church Street between these times
- Anyone with mobile phone, video or dashcam footage of a disturbance, or the people involved
- Anyone present on Church Street between these times
- Anyone who can identify any other people who were present at the location between these times
“If you can help, please get in touch through the following website: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/6326A31-PO1.“
Alternatively, contact police through [email protected], direct message on social media or the 101 phone line.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
Quote incident number 28 of June 28.